Apricot Chicken Legs

Apricot Chicken Legs

🥘 Ingredients

  • apricot jam
    1 unit
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • broccoli
    8 oz
  • butter
    1 tbsp
  • chicken legs
    1 lb
  • chili flakes
    1 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    2 tsp
  • fry seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
  • paper towels
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • plastic wrap
  • potatoes
    12 oz
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • water
    1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • zester
  • small pot
  • whisk
  • large bowl
  • medium pot
  1. 1
    ![Step 1](step-1.avif) Adjust racks to top and middle positions and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels ; season all over with salt , black pepper , and paprika . Place skin sides up on a baking sheet . Bake on top rack until chicken is cooked through and skin is crispy, ⏱️ 28 minutes to ⏱️ 32 minutes .
    chicken legs: 1 lb, paper towels, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, paprika: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    ![Step 2](step-2.avif) While chicken bakes, wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on a second baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil , salt, pepper, and half the fry seasoning (use all for 4 servings). Roast on middle rack until browned and tender, ⏱️ 20 minutes to ⏱️ 25 minutes .
    potatoes: 12 oz, olive oil, fry seasoning: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    ![Step 3](step-3.avif) Meanwhile, zest and quarter lemon with a zester . In a small pot , combine apricot jam , half the dijon mustard (use all for 4 servings), and butter . Cook over medium heat, whisking with a whisk until smooth, ⏱️ 1 minutes to ⏱️ 2 minutes . Turn off heat; stir in a squeeze or two of lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt.
    lemon: 1 unit, apricot jam: 1 unit, dijon mustard: 2 tsp, butter: 1 tbsp
  4. 4
    ![Step 4](step-4.avif) When chicken has ⏱️ 3 minutes to ⏱️ 5 minutes left, remove from oven and brush with half the glaze (save the rest for serving). Continue baking until glaze is tacky and has dried out a bit, ⏱️ 3 minutes to ⏱️ 5 minutes .
  5. 5
    ![Step 5](step-5.avif) Meanwhile, place broccoli in a large bowl (microwave-safe) with water . Cover bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in wrap. Microwave until tender, ⏱️ 1 minutes to ⏱️ 2 minutes . Drain any excess water. (TIP: No microwave? No problem! Steam broccoli in a medium pot with a splash of water until tender, ⏱️ 2 minutes to ⏱️ 4 minutes .) Stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), a pinch of salt and pepper, and lemon zest to taste. Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste.
    broccoli: 8 oz, water: 1 tbsp, plastic wrap, chili flakes: 1 tsp
  6. 6
    ![Step 6](step-6.avif) Divide chicken, broccoli, and potatoes between plates. Drizzle remaining glaze over chicken. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.