Homey Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs and Legs with Pan Gravy

Name: Homey Oven-Roasted Chicken Thighs and Legs with Pan Gravy
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus a few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt; Canola or other vegetable oil; ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; ⅓ cup diced onion; ½ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup diced carrots; ⅓ cup diced celery; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish

Preparation info

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Cast-Iron Cooking for Two

By Joanna Pruess

Published 2019

About

This delectable chicken roasted in a deep or regular 10-inch cast-iron skillet is the epitome of easy comfort food. A cup of aromatic vegetables are browned along with the chicken and then puréed with some broth and lemon juice into the delicious home-style gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes for more old-fashioned goodness.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½

Main course
Gluten-free

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the salt, thyme, lemon zest, and pepper.

Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Brush wit