Baked chicken legs
4 servings
30 minutes
Baked chicken legs are a classic Mediterranean dish filled with the aromas of herbs, garlic, and olive oil. It has roots in the ancient traditions of Mediterranean peoples where fresh ingredients and simple yet exquisite cooking are highly valued. The combination of tender chicken meat with tangy lemon juice, spicy thyme, and sweet peppers creates a rich palette of flavors, while the addition of olives adds a piquant and slightly salty touch. The dish is perfect for both a cozy family dinner and a festive feast. Baked legs remain juicy thanks to the marinade, while baking gives them an appetizing golden crust. They can be served with a light salad or a side of roasted vegetables to enhance the Mediterranean dining atmosphere.
1
Wash the chicken thighs and dry them with a paper towel.
- Chicken legs: 8 pieces
2
Clean and chop two cloves of garlic. In a small bowl, mix the chopped garlic, lemon juice, thyme, a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix everything well.
- Garlic: 8 cloves
- Lemon juice: 30 ml
- Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Olive oil: to taste
3
Cut the sweet pepper into large cubes. Place the pepper and remaining garlic in the ovenproof dish where you will bake the chicken. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and place the vegetables inside for 10 minutes.
- Garlic: 8 cloves
- Fresh yellow pepper: 1 piece
- Fresh red pepper: 1 piece
4
Then take the dish out of the oven, place the chicken inside, and pour the lemon-olive mixture over it. Bake the chicken for about half an hour. Then add olives to the same dish and keep it in the oven for another 10 minutes until done.
- Chicken legs: 8 pieces
- Lemon juice: 30 ml
- Olive oil: to taste
- Olive: 185 g