With skin that crisps beautifully and meat that stays juicy, chicken legs are an inexpensive cut that’s ideal for roasting.
How to Make It
Step 1
Heat oven to 425° F with a rack in the highest position.
Step 2
Toss the tomatoes, olives, garlic, oil, and thyme in a 3-quart baking dish.
Step 3
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Nestle the chicken, skin-side up, in the vegetables.
Step 4
Bake until the chicken is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest leg (avoiding the bone) registers 165° F, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm.