Baked Greek Lemon Chicken With Vegetables Recipe

Name: Baked Greek Lemon Chicken With Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens; 2 large lemons; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano or 3 tablespoons fresh oregano; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, sliced medium; 4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally in pieces; 4 carrots, peeled, sliced 2 inch pieces; 6 red potatoes, 2 in cubes, leave skin on; 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2/3 cup chicken broth; 1/4 lb butter, melted

Servings: persons

2 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
2 large lemons
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano or 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced medium
4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally in pieces
4 carrots, peeled, sliced 2 inch pieces
6 red potatoes, 2 in cubes, leave skin on
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 lb butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
2
Rinse chickens, pat dry, discard fat. Using double tined fork, pierce lemons all over at 1/4 inch intervals.
3
Place a lemon in the cavity of each chicken and close with skewers.
4
In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil into a paste and rub over chickens.
5
Place onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of a lrg. roasting pan. Place chickens on top of veggies, breast side DOWN.
6
In med. bowl stir together fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, melted butter, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Carefully pour over top of chicken and veggies.
7
Bake at 500 degrees for 20 minutes, basting veggies well.
8
Reduce heat to 450 degrees and carefully turn the chickens over to breast side UP. Bake for 20 minutes more, basting frequently.
9
Remove from oven and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes for the juices to settle.
10
Remove lemons from chicken (save). Cut chicken into quarters and arrange on platter with veggies.
11
Cut the lemons in 1/2 and squeeze juices over chicken and veggies.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, 2 large lemons, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Baked Greek Lemon Chicken With Vegetables falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Greek Lemon Chicken With Vegetables

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