Roasted Chicken Legs with Garlic Potatoes and Peppers

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
17%
Roasted Chicken Legs with Garlic Potatoes and Peppers
45 min.
6
534kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Roasted Chicken Legs with Garlic Potatoes and Peppers. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also caters to various dietary needs, being gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it serves six and is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

The star of this recipe is the succulent chicken legs, marinated in a fragrant garlic-herb blend that seeps into every crevice, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Paired with tender Yukon Gold potatoes and vibrant roasted peppers, this dish offers a beautiful medley of textures and tastes. The crispy edges of the vegetables provide a satisfying crunch, while the juicy chicken legs are roasted to perfection, creating a comforting and hearty meal.

As you prepare this dish, the aroma of garlic and herbs will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. To elevate your dining experience, consider pairing it with a light, tart red wine, such as a Chianti Classico, which beautifully complements the sweetness of the roasted peppers. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this Roasted Chicken Legs with Garlic Potatoes and Peppers recipe is sure to impress and satisfy.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 38 ounce roasted peppers marinated with garlic and herbs, drained, peppers cut into large pieces, 6 tablespoons of the garlic-herb marinade reserved in oil
  • servings salt and pepper freshly ground
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme leaves 
  • 3.5 pounds chicken legs whole
  • pounds yukon gold potatoes peeled sliced

Equipment

  • oven
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 42
  2. Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
  3. Add the potatoes, peppers, 3 tablespoons of the reserved garlic-herb marinade, the olive oil and thyme to the roasting pan. Season with salt and ground pepper and toss well to coat the potatoes and peppers.
  4. Make 3 or 4 deep slashes in each chicken leg and set them on top of the vegetables. Rub the remaining 3 tablespoons of garlic-herb marinade all over the chicken and into the slashes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Roast the chicken for 1 hour and 10 minutes, stirring the vegetables once or twice, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes and peppers are tender and crispy in spots.
  6. Transfer to a platter and serve.
  7. Wine Recommendation: A light, tart red will complement the sweet peppers here. Consider a Chianti Classico such as the 2001 Nittardi Casanuova di Nittardi or the 2000 Castello di Bossi.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein21.73%
Fat53.13%
Carbs25.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.46
Glycemic Load
19.36
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
25.915217223375%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
1.21mg
Quercetin
1.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:533.88kcal
26.69%
Fat:31.74g
48.83%
Saturated Fat:7.67g
47.96%
Carbohydrates:33.8g
11.27%
Net Carbohydrates:28.24g
10.27%
Sugar:1.18g
1.31%
Cholesterol:140.26mg
46.75%
Sodium:2787.73mg
121.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.21g
58.42%
Vitamin C:114.38mg
138.64%
Vitamin B6:1.25mg
62.35%
Vitamin B3:9.73mg
48.64%
Selenium:28.14µg
40.2%
Phosphorus:356.39mg
35.64%
Potassium:1208mg
34.51%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.59%
Copper:0.48mg
24.05%
Fiber:5.55g
22.2%
Vitamin A:1099.18IU
21.98%
Iron:3.78mg
21.02%
Magnesium:83.99mg
21%
Vitamin B5:2.02mg
20.17%
Zinc:2.99mg
19.92%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.66%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.41%
Folate:59.18µg
14.79%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
14.08%
Calcium:107.55mg
10.75%
Vitamin K:10.56µg
10.05%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.03%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.01%
Source:My Recipes