Chicken legs are not only an economical choice at the supermarket, but a tasty one at that. This simple recipe takes chicken legs dusted with herbes de Provence and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and bakes them along with sliced red onions, sliced red potatoes and a few lemon slices for an added burst of fresh flavor. Served alongside a simple green salad with olives, this baked chicken dish is filled with the flavors of the south of France.
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Provençal-Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes & Onions
Ingredients:
- 3 chicken legs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Herbes de Provence
- 2 lemons, sliced into ½-inch slices
- 4 red potatoes, sliced into ½-inch slices
- ½ red onion, sliced
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a roasting pan or deep baking dish with parchment paper. Arrange the sliced onions, potatoes and lemons in the pan. Place the chicken legs on top of the sliced veggies; season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Season each leg with 1/4 teaspoon of herbes de Provence; drizzle the entire dish with a couple Tablespoons of oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees.
Tagged: baked chicken, chicken, chicken legs, herbes de provence, lemons, potatoes, Provencal, red onion, red potatoes
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