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karma farm founder McCall standing behind her plates of chickpea pasta, herbed chicken with kale, and cabbage

Herb Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Lydia Menzies

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 chicken leg quarters may half quantity easily to serve 3-4
  • 1 c olive oil plus 1-2 tbsp for cooking
  • 1/2 c dried rosemary
  • 1/3 c dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp salt ground black pepper
  • 2 c water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F)
  • In a large bowl, mix fresh chicken with first five ingredients to coat evenly.
  • Once prepped, use a large skillet and heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, searing chicken on both sides, until a golden crust forms, approx 5 minutes on each side.
  • Place browned chicken into a baking/roasting dish and add water until almost (but not fully) covered (can adjust water amount based on quantity.
  • Cover pan tightly with cling wrap, then with a layer of foil. Bake for 1 hour and 39 mins (or until internal temp is 165 as ovens may vary). Carefully remove layers to reduce steam. Or, you may vent with a slit to begin cooling. This will also ensure you retain heat before plating.