Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes
Description
A traditional Lebanese dish of baked chicken and potatoes, which I learned from my mum. Unbelievably simple, but ever so delicious.
Ingredients
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8 cut up chicken pieces
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8 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
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salt to taste
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ground white pepper to taste
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup fresh lemon juice
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Place chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish. Season generously with salt and white pepper.
3
In a bowl, stir together garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Cover dish with foil.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, increase heat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C), and cook until chicken and potatoes are golden, about 30 minutes.