- Level
- easy
- Prep Time
- 15 mins
- Cooking Time
- 50 mins
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp
- brown sugar
- 2 tsp
- smoked paprika
- ½ tsp
- onion powder
- ½ tsp
- garlic powder
- 4
- whole chicken legs or 12 drumsticks with skin
- 1 lb
- Nantes carrots, halved lengthwise
- 450 g
- 1 tbsp
- maple syrup
- 15 ml
- 1 tbsp
- thyme leaves, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp
- olive oil
- 15 ml
Directions
- Step 1
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Step 2
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and spices.
- Step 3
- On a plate, coat the chicken with the spice mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken around the edges of the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Step 4
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Spread the carrots out in the centre of the baking sheet. Bake the carrots and chicken for 40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender.
- Step 6
- Serve the chicken and carrots on plates with potatoes or green salad, if desired.
