Lemon-Onion Roast Chicken Legs

Name: Lemon-Onion Roast Chicken Legs
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 medium red onions, sliced; 1 whole lemon, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds chicken legs, split

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By Ian Knauer

Published on July 28, 2015

Lemon-Onion Roast Chicken Legs — Photo: © Evi Abeler

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 medium red onions, sliced
1 whole lemon, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds chicken legs, split

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together then onions, lemon, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss the chicken with the marinade and let stand while oven preheats.
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place chicken on a baking sheet along with onions and lemon and roast until golden and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve the chicken with the roasted onions and lemon.