Apricot Chicken Legs

Apricot Chicken Legs

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🥘 Ingredients

  • apricot jam
    3 tbsp
  • black pepper
    1 tsp
  • broccoli
    1 head
  • butter
    2 tbsp
  • chicken legs
    1.5 lbs
  • chili flakes
    1 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    2 tbsp
  • fry seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • potatoes
    1 lb
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • water
    1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • baking sheet
  • small pot
  • large bowl
  1. 1
    Adjust oven 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 ⏱️ 30 minutes .
    chicken legs: 1.5 lbs, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, paprika: 1 tsp
  2. 2
    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 . Roast on middle rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 20 minutes .
    potatoes: 1 lb, olive oil: 2 tbsp, fry seasoning: 1 tbsp
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, zest and quarter lemon . In a small pot , combine apricot jam , half the dijon mustard , and butter . Cook over medium heat, whisking until smooth ⏱️ 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: 3 tbsp, dijon mustard: 2 tbsp, butter: 1 tbsp
  4. 4
    When chicken has ⏱️ 3 minutes left, remove from oven and brush with half the glaze. Continue baking until glaze is tacky and has dried out a bit ⏱️ 3 minutes .
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, place broccoli in a large bowl with water . Cover bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in wrap. Microwave until tender ⏱️ 2 minutes . Drain any excess water. Stir in butter , a pinch of salt and pepper, and lemon zest to taste. Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste.
    broccoli: 1 head, water: 1 tbsp, butter: 1 tbsp, chili flakes: 1 tsp
  6. 6
    Divide chicken, broccoli, and potatoes between plates. Drizzle remaining glaze over chicken. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.