Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
10m
|
Total Time:
55m
Ingredients
- 4 small crisp apples (such as Empire or Braeburn), quartered
- 2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved crosswise and lengthwise
- 6 small sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 8 small chicken thighs and drumsticks (4 of each, about 2 1/2 pounds total)
Directions
- Heat oven to 400° F. In a large roasting pan, toss the apples, leeks, rosemary, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and nestle, skin-side up, among the vegetables.
- Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the apples and leeks are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 418Calories From Fat 49%
- Fat 23g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Cholesterol 105mg
- Sodium 591mg
- Protein 31g
- Carbohydrate 23g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 13g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Roasting chicken with fruit adds a rich, caramelized sweetness to the bird. Instead of apples, try Bartlett or Bosc pears.
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