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Lemon Garlic Chicken

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A family favorite, Lemon Garlic Chicken combines tender chicken leg quarters with garlic-infused potatoes, all roasted to perfection for a delightful weeknight meal.


Ingredients

  • 3½ pounds bone-in chicken (about 6 leg quarters)
  • 3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • â…“ cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper


Instructions

  1. Clean and pat dry the chicken leg quarters. Place them in the lined 9×13 pan.
  2. Add the peeled and cut potatoes around the chicken in the pan.
  3. Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and turmeric in a separate bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and potatoes, ensuring some gets under the skin.
  5. Drizzle two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken and rub it in thoroughly.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven at 425℉ for 30 minutes, uncovered, until the chicken skin is crispy and golden brown.

Notes

Let the chicken marinate in the spice blend and lemon juice for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavor. Fresh herbs can be added during the last 10 minutes for extra aroma.