Juicy Garlic Lemon Chicken

75 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish with poultry seasoning or paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt.
  2. 2Bake uncovered at 200°C for 30 minutes.
  3. 3Smash garlic with salt in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms.
  4. 4Add the garlic paste to a jug with olive oil, lemon juice, and water.
  5. 5Whisk the sauce until well combined.
  6. 6Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the sauce over it.
  7. 7Turn the chicken and potatoes to coat them well, ensuring the skin side of the chicken is facing up.
  8. 8Reduce oven temperature to 180°C.
  9. 9Place the tray back in the oven (middle shelf) for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and nicely browned.
  10. 10Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
  11. 11Serve with Lebanese bread and salad.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken pieces
  • 4 large, sliced or quartered 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 (approx. 10-12 cloves) garlic
  • 3 large, juicy 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

large baking dishknifemortar and pestlewhisklemon juicer