Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"When life gives you lemons, chunk it right back."
-Bill Watterson
The refrigerator light goes on...
This recipe tastes like Spain to me. There's a bit of Italy or France, too, with versions of lemon chicken coming from almost every country around the Mediterranean. The best part is that it is super simple to make and the gravy is delicious sopped up with a bit of bread or roll.
Roast Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with potatoes and veggies
Cooking Time: 90 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.
This recipe makes very good leftovers. Serve with a whole wheat or gluten-free roll.
| 2 tsp | olive oil |
| 16 ounces | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 6 cloves | garlic (thinly sliced) |
| 1 large | onion (cut into large slices) |
| 3 large | carrots (peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks) |
| 1 1/2 lb | Yukon Gold potatoes (cut into large chunks) |
| 2 | lemons (quartered) |
| 2 tsp | dried rosemary |
| 1/2 cup | no salt added chicken stock |
| 4 tsp | capers |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| fresh ground black pepper (to taste) |
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet fitted with a lid over medium high heat.
Add the chicken and cook for about 3 minutes. Turn to brown on all sides.
Add the garlic and onions to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pan.
Squeeze the lemon juice into the pan and add the lemons.
Add the rosemary, chicken stock, capers, salt, and pepper.
Cover and place in the oven.
Roast for 60-75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes can be cut easily with a fork.
Discard the lemon quarters before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with potatoes and veggies
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 399 | Calories from Fat 88 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 9g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 94mg | 32% |
| Sodium 448mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrates 52g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 30% |
| Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 27g |
| Vitamin A 365% | Vitamin C 101% |
| Calcium 10% | Iron 15% |
| Vitamin K 25 mcg | Potassium 1516 mg |
| Magnesium 92 mg | |