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cuisse de poulet au four

A classic French dish featuring oven-roasted chicken thighs, seasoned to perfection and served with a crispy skin.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Vegetables
  • 2 cups carrots sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup onion sliced

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
  3. Rub the mixture all over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish, skin side up.
  5. Arrange the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, and sliced onions around the chicken in the baking dish.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
  2. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 5 minutes if desired.
  3. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.

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