Grandma's Favorite Chicken Recipe
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Grandma's Favorite Chicken

By: Melissa 
"My Grandma used to make this chicken and it was my mom's favorite. It is very easy, quick, flexible, and delicious. You may add as many different veggies and any amount you want. The broth made from this is great to dip bread and butter; my brother loves to have it as soup. Yum!!!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?
Wine Pinot gris
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken legs
  • 5 large white potatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) package baby carrots
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 large onion, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups water, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the chicken legs in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange potatoes, carrots, garlic, and squash around the chicken. Top with onion slices. Season with parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter on each chicken leg. Pour water into pan to a level of about 1/2 inch.
  3. Cover pan with foil and cook 1 hour in the preheated oven. Remove foil and continue cooking 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear.

Footnotes

  • "These are the veggies I use, but you can add broccoli and zucchini or just use potatoes and carrots. Feel free to use your imagination."

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 520 | Total Fat: 21.2g | Cholesterol: 118mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by Melissa   view full review
I discovered something about this recipe. While making it for guests who were late I left...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2008 by Michelle Lynn   view full review
My sister submitted this recipe and I just wanted to add some good cooking points since we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by carlos   view full review
My family really enjoyed this recipe. It takes a little time to cook but was very easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2007 by BOZUE   view full review
Just ok. Not much flavor. I added chicken broth instead of water. Chicken tasted like it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by JVarian   view full review
This dish is wonderful! I took the advice of the others and used TONS of veggies, broccoli,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2007 by Jasmine   view full review
I thought this was very good. I did change some things based on the reviews. I left the skin...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by Karen   view full review
I love to make this. I do a couple of things differently. First, I use quarters and I do...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2007 by Ashley   view full review
This was okay. Nothing really special...it needed more flavor. I loved how easy it was to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2010 by myfairytalescomingtrue   view full review
Delicious!!! We used beer instead of water. The chicken was falling of the bone. :-p Will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2010 by CleverGypsy   view full review
Vey delicious chicken roast. We used chicken legs, sweet potatoes, red peppers, crookneck...

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