Lemon Garlic Chicken (Greece - Kotopoulo Skorthato) Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Chicken (Greece - Kotopoulo Skorthato)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 lbs chicken quarters; 3 1/2 lbs potatoes; juice from 2-3 medium lemon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups water

Servings: persons

3 1/4 - 3 3/4 lbs chicken quarters
3 1/2 lbs potatoes
juice from 2-3 medium lemon
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups water

1
Preheat oven to 355u00b0F (180u00b0C).
2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters, lengthwise. Salt and pepper the chicken and potatoes. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan, and add potatoes, on and around the chicken. Add oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, distributing evenly across the pan. Add water and roast uncovered at 355u00b0F (180u00b0C) for a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Half way through (50 minutes), turn the chicken.
3
Note: Check periodically to make sure there is still a little water in the pan. If needed, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 1/4 - 3 3/4 lbs chicken quarters, 3 1/2 lbs potatoes, juice from 2-3 medium lemon, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Garlic Chicken (Greece - Kotopoulo Skorthato) 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.

Lemon Garlic Chicken (Greece - Kotopoulo Skorthato)

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