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Mediterranean Chicken Dinner

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A flavorful and aromatic chicken dish infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs, paired with roasted vegetables, perfect for family dinners or casual weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks Note 1
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard optional - Note 2
  • 2 tbsp honey or sugar or maple or other sweetener
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
For the vegetables
  • 5 pieces smallish potatoes, quartered Note 3
  • 2 pieces red onions, quartered
  • 1 cup chicken broth/stock, low sodium
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes, whole
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or oil spray
  • Fresh oregano, for garnish optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl, then add chicken and toss to coat. If time permits, marinate for 24 hours; otherwise, proceed to the next step.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  3. Place the potatoes and onions in a baking pan, then top with chicken.
  4. Pour the chicken broth over the chicken, followed by the marinade from the bowl.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven.
  2. Scatter cherry tomatoes over the chicken and drizzle everything with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake for a further 30-35 minutes until the chicken is golden and the potatoes are cooked through.
  4. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh oregano if using, and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve hot with a crisp green salad or crusty bread to soak up the juices. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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