Roast Chicken with Apples, Leeks, and Rosemary

Roast Chicken with Apples, Leeks, and Rosemary
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    16

Imagine succulent chicken thighs, infused with the aromatic essence of rosemary and the sweet-tart tang of apples, nestled amongst tender, caramelized leeks. This rustic roast is effortless to prepare, yet delivers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. A true testament to simple ingredients yielding extraordinary results.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    21 g
  • Cholesterol
    57 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    644 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

Cut leeks in half crosswise and place in a large roasting pan. Add apples, olive oil, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (10 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Season chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and nestle, skin-side up, among vegetables. (5 minutes)

04

Step
45 mins

Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, and apples and leeks are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (45 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try using a mix of apple varieties, such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith.
Don't overcrowd the pan! If necessary, use two roasting pans to ensure even cooking and beautiful browning.
A splash of dry white wine added to the roasting pan before cooking will create a delicious pan sauce.
Serve with couscous, quinoa, or roasted potatoes to soak up the flavorful juices.

Athena Bosco

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Bethel Mann

    The apples and leeks become so sweet and tender – a perfect complement to the chicken.

  • Reymundo Dubuque

    I added some chopped carrots and potatoes to the pan, and it turned into a complete meal.

  • Warren Mcglynn

    The aroma while this roasts is incredible. My family devoured it!

  • Bobbie Homenick

    The skin on the chicken was so crispy and the inside so juicy. I will make it again for sure!

  • Demetrius Stromanhickle

    I love how few ingredients are needed for such a flavorful dish.

  • Lelia Hills

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit. I sometimes use different herbs, like thyme or sage, for variety.

  • Ericka Jacobson

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! So simple and satisfying.

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