How to Make Roast Chicken with Apples, Leeks, and Rosemary - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to a comforting and delicious recipe for Roast Chicken with Apples, Leeks, and Rosemary. This dish is the perfect combination of savory and sweet, with tender roast chicken and vibrant, caramelized fruits and vegetables. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a cozy meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds.

The star of this dish is the roast chicken, which is seasoned with aromatic rosemary, garlic, and a hint of lemon to enhanc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, halved lengthwise
  • 4 small crisp apples, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 small sprigs fresh rosemary
  • salt, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 8 small chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Season chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and nestle, skin-side up, among vegetables.
  • 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).
  • Nutrition

    296 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 644mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 340mg