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Lemon Garlic Chicken

A delightful Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe that brings family together around a warm meal, infused with delicious flavors of lemon, garlic, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.5 pounds bone-in chicken (about 6 leg quarters) Use high-quality chicken for the best flavor.
  • 3 large potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks) Choose Yukon Gold potatoes for best results.
  • 10 cloves garlic Fresh garlic adds additional flavor.
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice Use fresh lemon juice for optimal flavor.
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil Can be substituted with another high-quality oil.
  • 0.33 cup cold water Helps to meld the flavors.
Spices
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt Adjust according to preference.
  • 0.25 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper Can be substituted with crushed red pepper flakes.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Clean the chicken and pat it dry using a paper towel. Add it to a 9x13 pan that’s lined with parchment paper.
  3. Add the peeled potatoes around the chicken in the pan.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
  5. Sprinkle the spice mixture all over the chicken and potatoes, making sure to get it under the skin for maximum flavor.
  6. Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over everything and rub it all over to coat.
  7. Pour the lemon juice, cold water, and Aleppo pepper into the pan, allowing the flavors to meld.
Cooking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the juices run clear.

Notes

Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty when rubbing the olive oil and spices onto the chicken. Keep an eye on the chicken as it cooks to ensure a crispy skin. If desired, baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking for extra moisture.