Perfect Lemon Chicken
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can marinate the chicken for anywhere from half an hour to two days. The longer it marinates, the juicier and more flavorful the dish will be. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the lemon thoroughly and slice it thinly into rounds. Place the lemon in a suitable bowl, add the olives, capers, 10 whole garlic cloves, and 5 cloves finely chopped. Season well with salt and pepper, pour in the olive oil, add the thyme and rosemary sprigs, and mix the marinade thoroughly.
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Step 2
Cut the chicken into portion pieces or use pre-cut chicken parts. I used chicken thighs. Place the chicken in a bowl with the marinade and thoroughly coat the pieces in it. Press down, cover with a plate, and let marinate at room temperature if you plan to cook it within an hour. Otherwise, refrigerate.
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Step 3
Take the chicken out half an hour to an hour before cooking, so it can warm up. Place the pieces into a greased baking dish without marinade.
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Step 4
Place potatoes in the marinade—preferably young potatoes with skin, well washed and cut in half. Mix well with the marinade and arrange around the chicken. Use as many potatoes as the baking dish can hold; they turn out very delicious!
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Step 5
Place the dish in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for about 20 minutes, until a light crust forms. Then reduce the heat to 170 degrees and continue baking until done. The juice should be clear when pierced!
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Step 6
Remove the cooked chicken from the oven, cover the dish with foil, and let it stand for about 15 minutes.
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Step 7
Serve lemon chicken with fresh herbs and tomatoes.