Citrus Rosemary Baked Chicken

January 22, 2014

This baked chicken dish is perfect to throw together on nights when you just don't want to cook. It's also a crowd-pleaser and easy to make in large batches.

¼ cup olive oil
4 cloves of minced garlic
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 whole lemons
2 whole oranges
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tablespoons rosemary
salt and pepper, to taste
10-12 pieces (about 4½ lbs.) bone-in chicken legs
1 medium onion (any kind), thinly sliced

Slice one lemon and one orange. Add to baking dish with chicken legs. Mix together oil, juice from remaining fruit, sugar, and herbs. Pour over chicken. Bake uncovered for 1 hour at 400 degrees.
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Nutritions

Calories
1612

Sodium
520mg
21% DV

Fat
91g
141% DV

Protein
148g
296% DV

Carbs
30g
10% DV

Fiber
12g
49% DV