Roasted Lemon Chicken Quarters

BY EMEALS

INGREDIENTS

6 bone in, skin on chicken leg quarters

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1 Tbsp lemon zest

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

4 cloves garlic, minced

3 lemons, halved

10 sprigs fresh thyme

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken quarters on a large rimmed baking sheet; run fingers under chicken skin to loosen skin from flesh.

2. Stir together oil, thyme, lemon zest, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub mixture under chicken skin.

3. Arrange lemons, cut side up, around chicken; sprinkle with thyme sprigs.

4. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until chicken is done and skin is crispy. Squeeze roasted lemons over chicken.