If you love bold flavor with minimal effort, this recipe delivers. Chicken and carrots bake together until golden and tender, then get brushed with a tangy sweet apricot glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Finished with fresh thyme, it’s a simple dinner that feels a little special while still being weeknight-friendly.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F with an oven rack in center position. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and the paprika. Transfer chicken, skin-side up, to prepared baking sheet. Cut the carrots in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Arrange carrots around chicken, then drizzle with the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the apricot preserves, mustard, vinegar, and 1 tsp thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon half of apricot glaze over chicken legs.
- Bake 30 min., until chicken is beginning to brown. Spoon remaining apricot glaze over chicken. Bake 20–25 min. more, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and carrots are tender. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp thyme before serving.
Credit:
Recipe courtesy of Giant Food and Savory Magazine
