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Elainie's Greek Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Course Entrées
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Vegetables

  • 4.25 lb chicken: 2 bone-in breasts, drumsticks and thighs
  • 2.5-3 lb Yukon gold or baby potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4-5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 zucchini, thick half-moons
  • 10-12 mini sweet peppers, halved
  • 1 large red onion, wedges (optional)

Greek Marinade

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 3 lemons + zest of 2
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika (optional)

Finish

  • 4-6 oz feta, fresh parsley or dill, Kalamata olives (optional), lemon wedges.

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Use a large roasting or sheet pan. Keep the pan uncovered.
  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Toss potatoes and carrots with one-third of the marinade. Spread in a single layers and roast 20 minutes.
  • Coat chicken with remaining marinade. Add chicken to the pan and roast uncovered about 25 minutes. Place the larger breasts toward the outside of the pan.
  • Toss zucchini and peppers with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Add them, plus onion if using, and roast another 15-20 minutes.
  • Start checking chicken after about 40 minutes of chicken cooking time. Breasts should reach 165 degrees F, thighs and drumsticks are best at 175-185 degrees F. Large breasts may need 50-55 minutes total.
  • Remove chicken and loosely tent with foil. Rest 10 minutes. Finish with feta, fresh herbs, Kalamata olives, and lemon wedges.

Notes

COOKING TIMELINE
  • Potatoes + Carrots: 20 minutes
  • Add chicken: +25 minutes
  • Add zucchini + peppers + onion: +15-20 minutes
Keyword chicken, Chicken Dinner, high-protein, vegetables
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