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Lemon Herb Chicken with Leeks Potatoes Easy Weeknight Meal


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  • Author: Anett Roettges
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 -6 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Lemon Herb Chicken with Leeks Potatoes is a simple chicken recipe perfect for a family dinner. This easy dinner is great as a one pan dinner and makes a delicious weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 46 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped plus more to top
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 400 F.
  2. Cut the potatoes roughly and slice the leeks into rounds then toss them with 2 tbsp olive oil and some salt and pepper in a large braiser pan or skillet.
  3. Arrange the chicken pieces over the vegetables.
  4. In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
  5. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and pour any leftover sauce on the vegetables.
  6. Cover the pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. Increase the oven temperature to 425 F and uncover the pan, then bake for another 30 to 45 minutes.
  8. To crisp the top, place the pan under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
  9. Make sure the potatoes are tender before the uncovered bake.
  10. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley and spoon some glaze over each chicken piece.

Notes

  • For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Method: Baked

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg