Lemony Mediterranean Chicken
This is one of my most favorite family recipes. I can remember my mom would always make this when people would come over.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- ¼cup olive oil
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 4large cloves garlic, pressed
- 1tablespoon dried oregano
- ¾teaspoon salt
- ½teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 8baby red potatoes, halved
- 1red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 1red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).Step 2
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.Step 3
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.Step 4
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.