Today’s favorite recipe, Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes, is simply outstanding. I enjoy it so much I plan to serve it on Christmas Eve.

This recipe originates from Southern Living and is hosted on myrecipes.com. It carries a five-star rating and many enthusiastic reviews for good reason.

This dish is ideal for entertaining: quick to assemble, impressive in presentation, and delicious to eat.

My husband loved the potatoes so much he’s still talking about them — and he was fortunate there were leftovers for his lunch the next day.
I followed the original recipe without changes; it was perfect as written.
Note: When I share trusted recipes I always credit the original source. Click “Print Recipe” below to view the full directions on Southern Living’s site. One quick step to access the complete method and ingredient details.
Lemon-Rosemary-Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Recipe from Southern Living
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3.5 oz jar capers, drained
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken legs (approx. 1 1/2 lbs)
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (approx. 2 1/2 lbs)
Directions
For full cooking directions, please visit Southern Living’s recipe page for Lemon-Rosemary Chicken.
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