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Caramelized Onion Thyme Lemon Chicken Legs in a black pan.
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Caramelized Onion Thyme Lemon Chicken Legs

Insanely delicious 5 ingredient, gluten free and super juicy caramelized onion, thyme and lemon chicken legs which takes 30 minutes and only one pan.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 Portions
Calories 439kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Butter
  • 2 Chicken Legs whole
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder or Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 3 Onions sliced
  • 3 - 4 Thyme sprigs
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a bowl mix together chili powder or paprika, minced garlic, honey and salt. Rub this all over the chicken legs and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil and butter in a pan and place the chicken legs. Brown on high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Add onions to the pan and stir once. Instead of onions placed on top of the chicken, pick up each leg and place it on top of the onions. Top with thyme sprigs and lemon slices.
  • Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes turning once midway through the cooking process. Switch off the flame and let the chicken rest in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 618mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 581IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg