Baked Chicken With Lemon Potato And Olives Recipe

A Bill Granger-inspired recipe for juicy baked chicken, perfectly roasted potatoes, and briny olives. This easy-to-double recipe can be made ahead, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining. Enjoy tender chicken infused with bright lemon and herbaceous notes, all nestled amongst crispy roasted potatoes. A complete and satisfying meal in under 90 minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1186.5 kcal
Protein 170g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Chicken With Lemon Potato And Olives

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How to Make Baked Chicken With Lemon Potato And Olives

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Peel and chop 1 kg potatoes into 2-3 cm chunks. Chop 1 large onion into wedges. Pit and halve 100g Kalamata olives.
  3. Place potatoes, onion, olives, juice of 1 lemon, 100g diced pancetta, and 2 bay leaves in a large roasting tin.
  4. Pour 300ml chicken stock over the vegetables.
  5. Place 1.5kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks work well) on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  7. Roast for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove the chicken from the roasting tin and place on a warm plate, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
  9. Increase oven temperature to 220°C (425°F).
  10. Return the roasting tin to the oven and roast for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
  11. Return the chicken to the roasting tin to heat through.
  12. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

96g

Carbs

16g