Lemon Garlic Roast Chicken

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure they get a nice crisp skin.

3. 3

   Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon, then mix them with the olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create a marinade.

4. 4

   Rub the marinade evenly over the chicken thighs, making sure to coat them thoroughly.

5. 5

   Slice the lemon that was zested and place the slices under and around the chicken thighs in a roasting pan.

6. 6

   Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   While the chicken is roasting, remove the stems from the kale leaves and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

8. 8

   About 10 minutes before the chicken is done, add the kale leaves to the roasting pan, tossing them in the pan juices, and return to the oven to cook until the kale is wilted and slightly crispy.

9. 9

   Remove the chicken and kale from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and then serve hot.