Lemon Greek Chicken Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Lemon zest2 Teaspoon
 Lemon juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), pressed
 Oregano leaves3 Teaspoon, dried
 Salt3/4 Teaspoon
 Ground black pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Potatoes2 Medium
 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into
 1-inch pieces
 Red onion1 Medium, cut into wedges
 Mushrooms8 Ounce
 4 split (bone-in) chicken breast halves (2 1/2 - 3 pounds)

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

MAKING
2. In a small bowl, combine lemon zest, juice, garlic and oil.
3. Add oregano and season with salt and black pepper. Keep aside for later
4. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges.
5. Combine potatoes, bell pepper, onion and mushroom in a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
6. Drizzle half the prepare lemon marinade and toss everything together.
7. Arrange chicken on bed of vegetables.
8. Drizzle remaining lemon marinade over the chicken pieces.
9. Place dish in the oven and bake chicken for 1 hour until meat is cooked.
10. Spoon pan juices over the chicken and vegetables after 30 minutes to keep moist.

SERVING
11. Serve chicken with the vegetables and spoon pan juices on top.
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