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Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
Bright lemony flavour, super easy to prepare, and fall off the bone delicious – Roasted Lemon Garlic Chicken is perfect for a weeknight family dinner or a picnic or potluck!  
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Ingredients

  • 12 whole chicken drumsticks
  • 1 whole lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large zipper-seal bag, or a large glass bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Coat the chicken well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Lay the marinated chicken on the baking sheet - do not allow the pieces to touch.
  • Bake for 35 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve immediately with grilled lemon slices.*

Notes

For the grilled lemon slices, wash lemons well and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Preheat a grill pan, over medium-high heat. Place the lemon slices on the grill for 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 19mg | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg