Name: Chicken Leg with Lime and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
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

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

Preparation

- 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.

Chicken Leg with Lime and Cilantro

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