Juicy Garlic Lemon Chicken

1h 15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish.
  2. 2Add poultry seasoning or paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dry oregano, olive oil, and salt to taste.
  3. 3Mix well, ensuring the skin side of the chicken is facing up.
  4. 4Bake uncovered at 200°C for 30 minutes.
  5. 5While chicken bakes, prepare the sauce: using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic with salt until a paste forms.
  6. 6Add the garlic paste to a jug, along with lemon juice, olive oil, and water. Whisk to combine.
  7. 7Remove chicken from the oven and pour the sauce over it.
  8. 8Turn the chicken and potatoes to coat well.
  9. 9Reduce oven temperature to 180°C.
  10. 10Bake uncovered on the middle shelf for another 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and nicely browned.
  11. 11Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges and serve with Lebanese bread and salad.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken pieces
  • 4 large potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 3 large lemons
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0 parsley
  • 0 lemon wedges
  • 0 Lebanese bread
  • 0 salad

Equipment

baking dishknifemortar and pestlewhisklemon juicer