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Lemon Garlic Chicken

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Juicy Lemon Garlic Chicken baked with tender potatoes, bold spices, and a zesty garlic lemon sauce. A comforting, oven-roasted dinner packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients

3½ pounds bone-in chicken (about 6 leg quarters)
3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Garlic Lemon Sauce:
10 cloves garlic (crushed)
½ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅓ cup cold water
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Pat the chicken dry and place it in the prepared pan along with the potato chunks.
In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, coriander, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken and potatoes, making sure to get under the chicken skin.
Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and rub everything well to coat.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Prepare the Sauce:
7. Crush the garlic using a mortar and pestle (or finely mince).
8. In a bowl, combine crushed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, and Aleppo pepper. Mix well.
9. Optional: Add lemon zest for extra brightness.

Finish Cooking:
10. Remove the chicken from the oven and pour the garlic lemon sauce evenly over everything.
11. Cover with aluminum foil and return to the oven.
12. Bake for an additional 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
13. Broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp the skin.

Notes

For maximum flavor, rub the spices under the chicken skin.
Crushing garlic gives a stronger flavor than mincing.
Add lemon zest for a more intense citrus aroma.
Serve immediately with warm pita bread or a fresh salad.

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