Chicken Leg with Lime and Cilantro
This recipe for one is as easy as ABC. Made with mayonnaise, lime juice and cilantro, the marinade doubles as a sauce to coat the chicken thigh. Perfectly balanced, it enhances the flavour of the poultry as it roasts on a baking tray with bell pepper and sweet potato. A tasty way to prepare chicken […]
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime, zest finely grated
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 whole chicken leg with skin
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into wedges or 4 mini bell peppers
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro and onion powder. Season with pepper.
- Place the chicken leg on the baking sheet. Brush with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the mayonnaise mixture. Cover the bowl of the remaining mayonnaise mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place the vegetables on the baking sheet and oil lightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are nicely roasted, stirring halfway through. Place the vegetables on a plate. Continue to bake the chicken for 10 minutes or until the meat detaches easily from the bone.
- Place the chicken on the plate with the vegetables. Serve with the remaining mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with more cilantro.
This recipe for one is as easy as ABC. Made with mayonnaise, lime juice and cilantro, the marinade doubles as a sauce to coat the chicken thigh. Perfectly balanced, it enhances the flavour of the poultry as it roasts on a baking tray with bell pepper and sweet potato. A tasty way to prepare chicken and limit the amount of dishes to wash.