Rosemary & Thyme Chicken
The fragrant rosemary and thyme chicken made with handful of ingredients can make any chicken lover drool over it.
Ingredients
For Marination
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt To Taste
- 4 Chicken Legs
For Baking
- 1 Orange Cut in round slice (See photo)
- 6-7 Thyme Strings
- 6-7 Rosemary Strings
- 1.5 Tablespoon Butter I have used salted, hence adjust quantity of salt if using unsalted butter
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- First clean chicken legs and add turmeric power, salt and lemon juice. Leave this aside to marinate. I will advice to let it marinade for at least 4 hours, however if in rush you can by pass this (though this comes with a compromise on taste).
- When you are ready to make (bake) this, preheat the oven to 180°C. In the oven tray keep the chicken legs.
- Now carefully lay over Thyme and Rosemary strings all over the chicken legs.
- Now liquidity the butter in a cup, add salt and pour over the chicken legs. Use brush or hands to ensure butter is applied all over the chicken pieces. Smear some salt on chicken pieces if you like crispy baked skin.
- Lastly, keep orange slices across the chicken (see pic).
- Put the tray in oven and let it bake for 25 - 30 mins. Check if the chicken is done from inside. You can use a cooking thermometer to do so or simple use a fork and see if it goes through chicken smoothly.
- Take out the chicken and your fragrant, juicy and scrumptious rosemary and thyme chicken is ready. Serve it hot with some cold drinks.
Notes
- The duration for baking can vary depending on chicken (and chicken pieces used), It is advised to kindly check if chicken is done before taking chicken out (or avoiding over baking).
- Orange gives a nice zest to the cooked chicken, however if you do not have orange, you can omit it.
- Rosemary has very strong aroma, and will leave your kitchen (and possibly house) with that aroma. So do check if you ok with it.
- Note that the oven time will increase if not marinating.
- You can sprinkle "Chaat masala" on top before serving if you like Indian spices flavour.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Rosemary & Thyme Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 780
Calories from Fat 486
% Daily Value*
Fat 54g83%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 262mg87%
Sodium 2635mg115%
Potassium 971mg28%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A 647IU13%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 49mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.