BAKED CHICKEN LEG AND VEGETABLES

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 45 mins | Servings: 4

This chicken and vegetables is another chicken recipe you have to try. It is incredibly easy and quick to make using only a few simple ingredients. The juicy and tender chicken with vegetables is cooked with minimal effort and tossed in a ranch marinade. It is an amazing one-pan meal perfect for the whole family and busy days!

INGREDIENTS

  • 250 g. Potatoes Quartered
  • 6-7 Chicken Legs (2 lbs)
  • ½ c. White Wine
  • 250 g. Carrots Halved
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves
  • Ranch Marinade:
  • 4 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
  • ⅓ c. Melted Butter (unsalted)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • ½ tsp Paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Whisk the ranch marinade ingredients (ranch seasoning, melted butter, salt, pepper, and paprika) until well combined.

Step 2: Add the chicken legs to an ovenproof pan along with the halved Potatoes, Carrots, Garlic Cloves. Pour over the wine and drizzle the ranch marinade on top. Stir everything.

Step 3: Place in a 425 degrees F oven and bake the chicken legs and veggies for about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and brush the drumsticks with the pan sauces. Return to the oven and continue to bake for additional 25 minutes.

Step 4: When done, serve the baked chicken leg and vegetables immediately with rice or a side of green salad. Enjoy!

NOTES

In this recipe, use skinless drumsticks. Veggies tend to lose moisture when baked. Keep in mind that chicken with skin on does not get crispy when cook with a lot of moisture.