Smoky Spiced Lemon Chicken Leg Quarters
Smoky Spiced Lemon Chicken Leg Quarters are an affordable, flavorful sheet pan dinner. Requires little hands-on time for an easy weeknight dinner.free from: gluten, dairy, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts
Servings: 6
Calories: 355kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 2 sweet potatoes (medium-sized, chopped; will yield about 4 cups)
- 1 cauliflower (1 small head, chopped; will yield about 4 cups)
For the Smoky Spiced Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Place chicken leg quarters on the sheet pan, then place the cauliflower and sweet potatoes around it.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, oil, and spices. Drizzle the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Place the lemon slices on top of the chicken leg quarters.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees and when pierced, the juices run clear.
- Serve warm.
- Any leftovers may be refrigerated in an airtight covered container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 756mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 12950IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg