GREEK LEMON CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

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I tried this recipe tonight and it is DELICIOUS and EASY! Great lemon taste and the vegetables are to die for this way! Taken from Summer Meals magazine, August 2007.

Provided by LaVitaBella

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 52m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 fat trimmed skinless chicken legs with thigh
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, skin grated and juice extracted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon paprika
8 pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
1 bunch fresh parsley (to garnish) or 1 bunch lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat pan with nonstick foil. Place chicken on one side of pan, bell peppers, potatoes, and onion on the other.
  • In bowl, mix oil, lemon peel and juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Drizzle over chicken and vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Roast 40-45 minutes, turning chicken and vegetables halfway through cooking, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Sprinkle with olives. Garnish with mint, parsley, or lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 360.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 33.1

Amna's Diary
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try it again with more seasoning next time.


Dinislam Rana
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tender chicken and flavorful vegetables. The lemon-herb marinade was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Berry
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This dish was okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the vegetables were a bit overcooked. The lemon-herb marinade was nice, but it didn't save the dish.


Deb Sanchez
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This dish was incredible! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The lemon-herb marinade added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my family.


Muhammad Nawasrah
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted perfectly. The lemon-herb marinade was the perfect touch, adding a delightful tang to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dablord 456
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less salt next time.


Albania García
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Amazing recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were roasted beautifully. The lemon-herb marinade added a delightful flavor to the dish. I served it with some quinoa and it was a hit with my friends. Thank you for sharing this


MR Sabbir
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This recipe was a bit of a let down. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were undercooked. The lemon-herb marinade didn't do much to enhance the flavor of the dish. I won't be making this again.


naruto Calderon
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This dish was a breeze to make and the results were fantastic. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The lemon-herb marinade added a wonderful flavor to the dish. Will definitely be making this again soon!


Ivanna Garcia
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I tried this recipe and it was a bit too tangy for my taste. The lemon flavor was overpowering and masked the other flavors in the dish. I think I'll try it again with less lemon next time.


Maureen Domitila Onyiriuka
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was succulent and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. The lemon-herb marinade added a wonderful flavor to the dish. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!


Sinethemba Takayo
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Just made this dish and it turned out amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, while the vegetables were tender and colorful. The lemon-herb marinade was the perfect touch, adding a delightful tang to the dish. I'll definitely be making this aga


bennet gadaffi
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This Greek lemon chicken and vegetables dish was an absolute delight! The chicken was incredibly tender and juicy, and the lemon-herb marinade gave it a wonderfully tangy and flavorful taste. The vegetables were cooked to perfection, retaining their