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Rustic Lemon Chicken

Transport your tastebuds to the sun-drenched countryside with this Rustic Lemon Chicken that all comes together in one dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large red onion
  • 1 leek
  • 5-6 potatoes quartered
  • 4-6 chicken thighs prefer skin on
  • splash of white wine
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon + 1 extra lemon for slices
  • 4 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tbsp of sea salt thyme and oregano
  • fresh rosemary sprigs
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Make the marinade: white wine, dijon, honey, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, thyme and oregano. Add a touch of olive oil as well and whisk.
  • Rinse and pat dry your chicken thighs.
  • Chop up vegetables: potato, leek (only use the white and light green part), and red onion. Layer into a baking dish with some olive oil in between. Add chicken thighs on top, marinade, lemon slices and rosemary sprigs.
  • This goes into the oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.