Paleo Perfectly Roasted Chicken Pieces
Elevate your dinner game with this Paleo Perfectly Roasted Chicken Pieces recipe—an irresistible dish that's as healthy as it is flavorful! Featuring juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, the aromatic punch of garlic, and the earthy elegance of rosemary and thyme, this recipe brings bold flavors to your dinner table. The marinated chicken pieces are oven-roasted to golden perfection, achieving crispy skin and tender meat while keeping things entirely Paleo. With just 15 minutes of prep and under an hour of cooking, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Enjoy a wholesome, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal that’s bursting with flavor, and garnish with roasted herbs for a rustic touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces each chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, juice of the lemon, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well to form a marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss them in the marinade until they are well coated. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Arrange the marinated chicken pieces skin-side up on a large baking sheet. Ensure they are spaced apart for even roasting.
Tuck the rosemary and thyme sprigs among the chicken pieces on the baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the chicken for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.
Serve the roasted chicken pieces with the fragrant herbs as a garnish for a delightful Paleo meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.2 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 801 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
