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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Legs with Peas

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Cook chicken legs and peas together on one sheet pan using a simple lemon, garlic, and butter sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (drumsticks or thighs)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. This is your sauce.
  3. Place the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have space between them.
  4. Pour about three-quarters of the lemon garlic butter sauce over the chicken legs. Use your hands or tongs to coat each piece thoroughly.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan from the oven. Scatter the frozen peas around the chicken legs on the pan. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the peas.
  7. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving directly from the sheet pan.

Notes

  • For extra crispy skin, you can place the chicken under the broiler for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • If you use fresh peas instead of frozen, add them during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken legs with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Adjust cooking time slightly if necessary.

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