Savory Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes: A Comforting Family Meal

## **VARIATIONS TO TRY**

Want to shake it up? Here are a few fun twists:

### **1. Honey Mustard Chicken Legs**
Swap the marinade for a honey-mustard blend. Add 2 tablespoons each of honey and Dijon mustard to the olive oil and garlic base.

### **2. Italian-Inspired**
Use Italian seasoning and add cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil.

### **3. Spicy & Smoky**
Add 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or use smoked chili paste in the marinade for heat and smokiness.

### **4. Veggie Packed**
Add chunks of carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini to the pan for a full one-pan meal.

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## **WHAT TO SERVE IT WITH**

This dish is filling on its own, but if you want to round out the meal:

– A fresh green salad with vinaigrette
– Steamed green beans or broccoli
– Crusty bread to mop up the pan juices
– A glass of chilled white wine or light red

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## **STORAGE & LEFTOVERS**

### **To Store:**
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to **4 days**.

### **To Reheat:**
Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through. You can also use an air fryer for 5–6 minutes to crisp the skin back up.

### **To Freeze:**
You can freeze the cooked chicken and potatoes, though the potato texture may change slightly after thawing.

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## **6 YEARS LATER: WHY IT STILL MATTERS**

After six years of making this dish, I can say it’s more than just a recipe. It’s part of my story.

It’s been there on quiet nights and family holidays. It’s been served to guests who became friends and to friends who became family. It’s been customized, experimented with, and occasionally burned—but it never stopped being a favorite.

Food has that power. It brings people together. It turns ingredients into memories. And this dish? It’s a reminder that **simple is beautiful**.

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## **FINAL THOUGHTS: GIVE IT A TRY**

So here’s my invitation: **try it**.

Whether you’re making dinner for one, feeding a crowd, or just need a break from complicated cooking, this recipe will treat you right. It’s cozy. It’s nourishing. And it might just become your new favorite too.

So preheat that oven, grab those chicken legs, and let the aroma of something wonderful fill your kitchen.

And don’t be surprised if, six years from now, you’re still making it too.

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