Citrus Chicken With Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Citrus Chicken With Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature; 2 tsp finely grated orange zest; 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp thyme, chopped; 6 None whole skin-on chicken legs; 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil + 1 tbsp; 2.75 oz frozen broad beans, thawed; 8.75 oz green beans, trimmed; 7 oz feta, crumbled; 2 oz hazelnuts, toasted, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
2 tsp finely grated orange zest
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tbsp thyme, chopped
6 None whole skin-on chicken legs
2 tsp vegetable or olive oil + 1 tbsp
2.75 oz frozen broad beans, thawed
8.75 oz green beans, trimmed
7 oz feta, crumbled
2 oz hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Combine butter, zest and thyme in a small bowl and season to taste. Using fingers, gently separate chicken skin from flesh (don't tear skin).
2
Spoon 2 heaped tsp butter mixture under skin of each leg. Using hands, rub skin gently to distribute butter mixture evenly. Place chicken in a large roasting pan. Brush with 2 tsp oil. Roast, on top rack, for 25-30 mins or until golden brown and cooked.
3
Meanwhile, cook broad beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water for 2 mins. Add green beans, cook for 3 mins or until bright green and tender. Drain; refresh under cold running water. Peel broad beans and discard skins.
4
Combine beans, feta, hazelnuts and garlic in a serving bowl. Drizzle with orange juice and 1 tbsp oil. Serve chicken with bean salad and lemon wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature, 2 tsp finely grated orange zest, 2 tsp finely grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Citrus Chicken With Bean Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Citrus Chicken With Bean Salad

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