Description
A family favorite, Lemon Garlic Chicken combines tender chicken leg quarters with garlic-infused potatoes, all roasted to perfection for a delightful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 3½ pounds bone-in chicken (about 6 leg quarters)
- 3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 cloves garlic
- ½ cup lemon juice
- â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
- â…“ cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the chicken leg quarters. Place them in the lined 9×13 pan.
- Add the peeled and cut potatoes around the chicken in the pan.
- Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and turmeric in a separate bowl.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring some gets under the skin.
- Drizzle two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 425℉ for 30 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken skin is crispy and golden brown.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate in the spice blend and lemon juice for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Fresh herbs can be added during the last 10 minutes for extra aroma.
