Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Lentil Salad

Name: Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 None lemons, 2 chopped, 1/2 zested and juiced; 7 tbsp olive oil; 2 3/4 lb whole chicken; 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked; 2 3/4 lb potatoes, peeled and diced; 3.5 oz black olives; 3 oz red lentils, rinsed; 2/3 cup vegetable stock, cold; 3 tbsp light balsamic vinegar; 1 head romaine lettuce, sliced; 1/4 lb spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1/3 lb cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

2 1/2 None lemons, 2 chopped, 1/2 zested and juiced
7 tbsp olive oil
2 3/4 lb whole chicken
5-6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
2 3/4 lb potatoes, peeled and diced
3.5 oz black olives
3 oz red lentils, rinsed
2/3 cup vegetable stock, cold
3 tbsp light balsamic vinegar
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 lb spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/3 lb cherry tomatoes, halved

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Mix the lemon zest, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp olive oil together and season. Spread over the chicken. Fill the chicken with the chopped lemon then place in a roasting pan. Mix the thyme, potatoes, 3 tbsp olive oil and the olives together and season. Spread around the chicken then bake for 1 hour 20-30 mins, until cooked through.
2
Meanwhile, place the red lentils and cold vegetable stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 5-6 mins over low heat. Remove from the heat and leave to sit for 2-3 mins. Mix 3 tbsp water, the vinegar and 2 tbsp olive oil into the lentils and season.
3
To serve, mix the lettuce, spring onions and tomatoes together in a serving bowl. Add the dressed lentils on top. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

116

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 None lemons, 2 chopped, 1/2 zested and juiced, 7 tbsp olive oil, 2 3/4 lb whole chicken, 5-6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Lemon Chicken With Lentil Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!