ROAST CHICKEN LEGS WITH LOTS OF GARLIC

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If you have the time, season the chicken with salt the night before and chill uncovered so the skin will dry out a bit. Doing this helps the chicken take on a nice golden finish.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Chicken     Fall     Winter     Garlic     Lemon     Chile Pepper     Roast     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick; about 2 1/2 lb. total)
Kosher salt
4 heads of garlic, halved crosswise
1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds, seeds removed
1 red chile (such as Fresno), quartered lengthwise, seeds removed if desired
3 bay leaves or 5 sprigs thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Country-style bread, toasted (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Place chicken in an 13x9" baking dish and season generously all over with salt. Add garlic, lemon, chile, bay leaves, and a few grinds of pepper. Pour in oil and toss everything to coat. Turn garlic heads cut side down so they are in contact with the baking dish (this will help them brown).
  • Roast chicken, rotating pan once, until meat is almost falling off the bone, 75-90 minutes. Let chicken cool in pan 10 minutes, then serve with bread.

Attahiru Bashiru
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the garlic was not overpowering.


Lokman Dine
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turns out delicious. I would definitely recommend it.


Evie Smith
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so tender and the garlic is roasted to perfection.


Ms Tuba
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the garlic adds a delicious punch.


Tshepo Letlotlo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's become a staple in my kitchen.


smm sajith
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The chicken is elegant and flavorful, and the garlic adds a touch of luxury.


Tee Kanini
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I'm not usually a big fan of garlic, but this recipe changed my mind. The garlic was mellowed by the roasting process, and it added a delicious flavor to the chicken.


Awunu Freeman
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the garlic was roasted to perfection.


Gerard David Toussaint
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The chicken was moist and tender, and the garlic added a nice flavor without being overpowering.


Maimoona Thaufeeg
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the garlic adds a delicious depth of flavor.


Edoardo
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I made this for my family and they loved it. The garlic really added a special touch.


Zamajama Dlamini
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This recipe is foolproof. I followed it step by step and the chicken turned out perfectly.


Rahman
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The chicken came out juicy and flavorful. The crispy garlic was a great touch.


Sheila Robinson
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I love garlic and chicken. They just go so well together. Your recipe confirmed that for me.