🍑 Peach Glazed Chicken Legs Sheet Pan Recipe 🍗

Adding fruit to baked chicken dishes brings a delightful sweetness and bold, juicy flavor. This peachy twist turns your weeknight dinner into something crave-worthy and totally cozy.

📝 Ingredients:

• 4 chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on for max flavor)
• 2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup peach preserves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice (for serving)

🍽 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together peach preserves, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the chicken legs on a greased sheet pan and brush them generously with the peach glaze.
4. Arrange the peach slices, sweet potatoes, green beans, and yellow bell pepper around the chicken.
5. Drizzle the veggies and peaches with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the veggies are roasted and tender.
7. Serve hot with a scoop of fragrant Jasmine rice on the side.

🥄 Pro Prep Add-Ons:

1. Marinate or season well – even 30 minutes makes a difference! That peach glaze is even better when it soaks in.
2. Use bone-in, skin-on cuts if you're after juicy, flavorful chicken. Trust us – it’s worth it.
3. Meal prep tip: Make a little extra! Shred the chicken and toss it into wraps, bowls, or salads all week.
4. Let it rest! Give your chicken 5–10 minutes post-oven time so the juices stay locked in.

🍗 Chicken Cooking Tips:

1. Always preheat your oven – it ensures your chicken cooks evenly and your veggies get a nice roast.
2. Chop veggies to similar sizes for even cooking. No one likes half-burnt, half-raw bites.
3. Use a meat thermometer to confirm your chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part.
4. Don’t overcrowd the pan – space is key for crispness, not sogginess.

💡 Ovens all have their quirks. Whether it’s vintage charm or brand-new bells and whistles, they can mess with timing. Trust your thermometer over the timer!
⚠ Never eat undercooked chicken. If it’s pink or rubbery, it’s not done. Better safe than salmonella.

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