Sheet Pan Chicken

styling by TAYLOR BENNETT    /    photography by KELLY MOORE CLARK

This beautiful dish is the perfect go-to for a stay-at-home date night or family gathering. It’s elegant for entertaining, yet easy enough for a beginner. 

2 medium red onions

3 cups red grapes

10 thyme sprigs

3 tablespoons EVOO

Kosher salt

Ground pepper

4 whole chicken legs

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange onions, grapes and  thyme on pan and toss with 2 tablespoons EVOO. Roast for 10 minutes. Season chicken with chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet over medium heat and add half the chicken for 5 minutes. Then repeat with remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to baking sheet and roast  for 25 to 30 minutes.