Mediterranean Diet Herb-Infused Roast Chicken Leg

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Herb-Infused Roast Chicken Leg recipe—a flavorful and wholesome dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Succulent chicken legs are coated in a fragrant marinade of extra virgin olive oil, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme, then roasted to golden perfection alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and caramelized red onion. Enhanced with a hint of paprika and black pepper, this easy yet sophisticated roasted chicken recipe is cooked in under an hour, making it ideal for busy nights or relaxed weekend gatherings. Serve it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the pan juices, and savor a low-carb, nutrient-packed meal that’s as delicious as it is nutritious.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken legs
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 3

Rinse the chicken legs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Rub the herb and olive oil mixture evenly over the chicken legs, ensuring each is well coated.

Step 5

Cut the red onion into wedges and arrange them along with the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives in a roasting pan.

Step 6

Place the chicken legs on top of the vegetables, skin side up.

Step 7

Roast in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken legs are golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the chicken legs with the roasted vegetables, drizzled with the pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1724.1

Total Fat 139.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 453.5mg	0%
Sodium 4248.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.5g
Protein 87.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250.7mg	0%
Iron 11.0mg	0%
Potassium 1603.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 71.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 7.9%