WEEKNIGHT MEALS: PERFECT LEMON HERB ROASTED CHICKEN RECIPE

I try really hard to prepare a menu for the week ahead, so I'm not rushing around like a crazy person or trying to figure out at the last minute whats for dinner. THE WORST. Here's a dish that's easy to throw together with dried herbs and chicken (which I generally keep in the freezer). Put together with some easy sides like roasted potatoes and a salad (fruit salad for the kids) makes an easy peasy weeknight dinner.

LEMON HERB ROASTED CHICKEN
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INGREDIENTS

Juice and zest of 4 lemons, plus 2 whole lemons
2 tablespoons rosemary
2 tablespoons sage
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 chicken thighs/legs trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt

PREPARATION

1. 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Remove 2 tablespoons marinade mixture; place in a small bowl, and stir in olives. Set aside.
2. 2. Add chicken to remaining marinade, tossing well to coat. Seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
3. 3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. 4. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 25 minutes or until done. Place chicken on a serving platter. Spoon reserved olive mixture evenly over chicken.

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What's your go to weeknight dinner (besides Urban "Pizza" Pie:-)

xxB
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