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Oven-Crisped Lemon and Garlic Chicken Legs

Roast chicken legs just as they should be - succulent and crisp. The whole family will surely enjoy this treat!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: French
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Kilogram Chicken Legs
  • 1 Piece Lemon juice and zest
  • 4 Cloves garlic grated
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Black Peppercorns crushed
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Cups Demi-Glace
  • 1 /2 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme chopped

Instructions

  • Combine lemon juice and zest, garlic, black peppercorns, dried thyme, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Add the chicken legs and marinate overnight.
  • Arrange the chicken legs on a baking sheet and season with salt.
  • Sear the chicken legs for 15 minutes in the oven set to 220C.
  • Turn the heat down to 180C and continue roasting for another 25-30 minutes.
  • Take the pan drippings and reduce together with the demi-glace to make the sauce.
  • Fold in the chopped thyme.