Juicy Oven Roasted Garlic & herb Chicken

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits while being more affordable.

fresh rosemary

🥗Healthier: dried rosemary

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are more economical and have a longer shelf life.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs and drumsticks are often less expensive and still flavorful.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Clean the chicken legs with lemon juice and vinegar, then let them drain and dry.

Season the chicken legs lightly with olive oil, salt, all-purpose seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and oregano.

Massage the seasoning into the chicken legs for about a minute.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (392°F).

Let the seasoned chicken legs rest for 5-10 minutes while the oven heats up.

Place the chicken legs in a baking dish, piece by piece, ensuring it can hold 4-5 pieces.

Roast the chicken legs in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356°F) for about 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 200 degrees Celsius (392°F) for an additional 20 minutes for color.

Baste the chicken halfway through cooking to keep it juicy.

After the total cooking time, remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

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