Syrian Roast Chicken With Lemon & Garlic Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 medium onion, cut in in half, julienned
  • 2 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 4 chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 5 garlic cloves, grated
  • 2 lemons, juiced, roughly ⅓ cup of juice
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, toss the onions, potatoes and chicken legs with the salt and 5 tablespoons of olive oil.
  2. Arrange the onion and potato pieces evenly across a deep baking tray, then place the chicken legs on top. Bake for 1 hour.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the grated garlic, lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Remove the baking tray from the oven; the chicken should be brown and crispy. Spread the lemon-garlic mixture on top, then return the tray to the oven for 8 minutes.
  5. Divide the legs among 4 plates and serve.