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Sicilian-Style Roast Chicken Legs — A Simple Mediterranean Classic
Discover how to prepare Sicilian-style roast chicken legs, a fragrant and effortless Mediterranean dish full of fresh herbs and sunshine.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 8 chicken legs
- ✓ 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Sea salt, to taste
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
- ✓ A few sage leaves
- ✓ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
📊 Nutritional Information
When you want to bring the warmth of the Mediterranean straight to your dinner table, these Sicilian-style roast chicken legs are a perfect choice. This is one of those comforting recipes where simplicity truly shines: good olive oil, fresh herbs and a gentle roast that leaves the meat succulent and golden.
In Sicily, this kind of dish often appears in family kitchens — unfussy, aromatic and deeply satisfying. Sage and rosemary perfume the chicken beautifully, while the slow roasting helps the flavours settle into every bite.
Serve these on a busy weekday or at a relaxed weekend meal: the aroma alone is enough to gather everyone around the table.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly oil a glass baking dish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
- 2
Arrange the chicken legs in the dish, making sure they do not overlap.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, sage leaves and the rosemary needles.
- 4
Massage the chicken gently with your hands to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- 5
Bake for about an hour, turning the chicken halfway through to ensure an even golden crust.
- 6
When the skin is crisp and well browned, cover with a sheet of foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 7
Serve the chicken hot with its cooking juices, alongside roasted potatoes or grilled vegetables.
💡 Tips and Variations
For an extra aromatic lift, add a crushed garlic clove or a pinch of oregano. You can swap the sage for fresh thyme or add a little grated lemon zest for a bright Sicilian twist. If you prefer a richer flavour, brush the chicken with a touch of honey during the final minutes of roasting.
📦 Storage
- • Keep the chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- • Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10–15 minutes, covered with foil to keep it tender.
- • You can freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months and thaw it in the fridge before reheating.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy these roast chicken legs with a glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo, a fresh and aromatic Sicilian white wine that complements the herbs and enhances the delicate flavours of the chicken.
Sicilian-style roast chicken legs are proof that with just a few good ingredients and a little care, you can create a wonderfully tasty and wholesome dish. Serve them to family or friends — that irresistible aroma will win everyone over from the very first bite.
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