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Roasted Chicken with Sweet Onions is an easy weeknight dinner meal the whole family will love! This Peruvian-style chicken is moist, juicy and loaded with big flavors!
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Roasted Chicken with Sweet Onions

Roasted Chicken with Sweet Onions delivers big, bold flavors without the work! Loaded with sweet onions, lemon, bell peppers, and spices, it's sure to be a family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 355kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken legs or thighs
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper
  • 2 large sweet onions, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 large red or yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 lemon, sliced thinly

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine chicken, white wine vinegar, oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Stir together until well coated with seasonings.
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet. Layer onions and bell peppers over chicken. Top with lemon slices.
  • Roast in a 425 F oven, spooning pan juices regularly over mixture, for about 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is nicely browned and thermometer inserted in the center of chicken reads 165 F. 
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 327g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1334mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1280IU | Vitamin C: 31.3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2.3mg