Lemon Oregano Chicken with Vegetables

Ingredients

Servings:
.25Cup Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed (roughly one medium lemon)
3Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar
2Tbsp Oregano, dried
3Large Garlic Cloves, minced
1Tsp Sea Salt
1Tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
3pounds Chicken Breasts
5Large Shallots, peeled and cut in half
7Large Artichoke Hearts (one can, drained)
1pound Baby Potatoes, cut in half
.25Cup Mint Leaves (optional)
1medium Lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine first ingredients up to the black pepper. Add the chicken to a gallon zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over top. Seal the top making sure to remove as much air as possible then gently massage the marinade into the chicken for a minute or so. Place bag in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, no longer than 24 hours. You can also freeze the chicken at this point for up to three months. Defrost before proceeding to the next step.

Heat oven to 400º. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove chicken from marinade and place on sheet. Discard remaining marinade.

Add shallots, artichokes, potatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tsp sea salt in a large bowl. Toss until vegetables are coated and oregano is evenly distributed.

Place vegetables around chicken on the baking sheet.

Bake 40-50 minutes.

Once chicken is cooked, remove from oven and place on a serving platter. Squeeze 1 tbsp lemon over top of chicken and vegetables (optional). Garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves before serving (optional).


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