Chicken Roasted with Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Olives

Name: Chicken Roasted with Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 garlic gloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large lemon, sliced thin; 1 whole chicken breast with skin and bone (about 1 pound), halved; 1 pound small red potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), washed well; 4 plum tomatoes halved, lengthwise; 10 Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and sliced thin lengthwise; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves or 1 teaspoon dried crumbled rosemary

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
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and oil a 13-by 9-inch shallow baking pan.
3
Mince and mash 2 garlic cloves to a paste with salt.
4
In a small bowl whisk together garlic paste, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons oil with salt and pepper to taste.
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In pan make 2 beds of overlapping lemon slices and put a chicken breast half, skin side up, on each bed.
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Brush chicken generously with some of the garlic lemon mixture and season with salt and pepper.
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Quarter potatoes and in a bowl toss with tomatoes, remaining 5 whole garlic cloves, and remaining tablespoon oil until coated well.
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Arrange vegetables around chicken and sprinkle chicken with olives and rosemary.
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Roast chicken and vegetables in middle of oven 15 minutes and brush with remaining garlic lemon mixture.
10
Roast chicken 10 to 15 minutes more, or until a meat thermometer registers 175F.
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and chicken is cooked through.
12
Discard lemon slices and serve chicken with vegetables, spooning any pan juices over them.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 garlic gloves, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Roasted with Tomatoes, Potatoes, and Olives 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!