Lemon Roast Chicken and Potatoes
serves 2
- 2 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 thick slice lemon
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 4 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in 6
- Lemon zest to taste
PROCEDURE
Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the chicken with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, and then lightly dress by squeezing the lemon slice on the chicken. Rub the chicken with 1 teaspoon olive oil per leg. Toss the potatoes with the tablespoon of oil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange everything in a single layer on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, and cook for 45 minutes.
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