LEMONY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

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This is one of my most favorite family recipes. I can remember my mom would always make this when people would come over.

Provided by joecraig

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
4 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8 baby red potatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch wide strips
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush lemon juice mixture over chicken.
  • Place potatoes, red bell pepper strips, red onion, and lemon slices in a bowl, pour remaining lemon juice mixture over vegetables, and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken breasts in baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; brush chicken and vegetables with pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 511 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Fanta Cherif
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked.


Lalit Khebang
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was very good.


Nipun Deshan
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This recipe was a bit too lemony for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little less lemon juice.


Ihtisham Wazarat
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I'm not a big fan of lemon chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was incredibly tender and the sauce was perfectly tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chinekezi Juliet
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Malisa Ackiley
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always turns out perfectly. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Alice Mmoelo
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Ashieca dedal
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammed Farooq
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This was my first time making lemon chicken and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very tasty.


Preeth Makwana
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy. I love serving this dish with rice or potatoes.


Pushpa Kumara
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This lemon chicken dish is absolutely delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.