Comfort food is a language. I consider myself fluent in its art. That’s because I grew up in a family where its language was considered as important as English. A dinner filled with warmth and love speaks volumes, even when healthy.
WHAT MAKES THIS LEMON ROAST CHICKEN AND POTATOES RECIPE SO SPECIAL?
HOW TO MAKE ROAST CHICKEN AND POTATOES
I have served this Lemon Roast Chicken dish using a whole chicken for company and for a mid-weeknight dinner using pieces. The results are the same, and the feedback is the same. The comfort and love is always felt.
Looking for another roasted chicken recipe, try my Orange Honey Roast Chicken recipe or my Crispy Skillet Baked Garlic Chicken. And if you are looking for something special to serve this with, try my easy homemade garlic bread recipe or corn muffins.
Some of the products I used for this recipe are:
Lemon Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 medium potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, pepper and lemon pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound chicken pieces
- 2 small lemons sliced in half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add potato slices and onions to the bottom of the dutch oven.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and lemon pepper to taste.
- Season with half of garlic powder and paprika.
- Season both sides of chicken pieces with salt, pepper and lemon pepper.
- Place chicken facing up on top of potatoes and onions.
- Season with remaining garlic powder and paprika.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice then add lemon slices to pan.
- Cover dutch oven and bake for 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes and onions are tender and caramelized. If you want to brown the top of the dish further and add more color, place under a broiler for a few minutes until it reaches the color you prefer.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes and serve.
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Angela Muller says
January 9, 2019 at 6:39 pmJocelyn , I have made this lemon roast chicken and potato dinner numerous times. It has become an elegant dinner offering whenever I have guests. It always gets raves and pairs beautifully with so many sides and salads. Thank you!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
January 9, 2019 at 7:09 pmHooray that makes me so happy!
Lawanna Tobler says
December 3, 2018 at 6:24 pmThe Lemon pepper Chicken, was the talk of my house. Thanks
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
December 4, 2018 at 8:28 amHooray that makes me so happy!
Kris Sampson says
September 23, 2018 at 11:55 amI love this recipe! I tis easy to make, flavorful and delicious! This is my second time making it for my family- it will truly be a staple for family dinners.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
September 24, 2018 at 8:36 amAww that makes me so happy! So glad you enjoyed it!
Denis Faucher says
March 24, 2018 at 7:26 pmJust tried this tonight and the wife loved the chicken but found the potatoes had too much of a lemon bite : maybe because I used large lemons and juiced the heck out of them lol. Regardless, It was good eating. Thank you for the recipe.
Tonya B. says
October 5, 2017 at 5:44 pmI’ve made this twice now and it is absolutely delicious! I added a little fresh rosemary because I love it with potatoes. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe- it’s a real winner. I know I will make it again and again! P.S. I have and love your Grandbaby Cakes Cookbook. Hope you publish a new book soon. All the best to you!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
October 6, 2017 at 7:53 amHooray thank you so much Tonya! I am actually working on a new cookbook now. So happy you enjoyed the last one!
CeeJayKay says
July 6, 2017 at 6:06 amI made this last night for dinner. The potatoes came out great. They were tender and very flavorful. I had a couple of issues with the chicken. First, I didn’t read the part about broiling, so the skin wasn’t crisp. Next, I felt like the chicken was lacking flavor, probably because I didn’t want to eat the skin, which had all the flavor from the lemons and the seasoning. Next time I make this, and I will make it again because it was so easy, I’m going to remove the skin from the chicken before seasoning and placing in the dutch oven.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
July 7, 2017 at 12:14 pmHi CeeJayKay, yes if you want to remove the skin, definitely do that before making the recipe so all of the seasoning and flavors get into the outside. If you remove it after, you will be lacking that flavor. Otherwise, I am so glad you enjoyed the potatoes. Let me know how it turns out next time.
Kathleen says
April 15, 2017 at 5:35 pmThis has got to be the third time I’m making this recipe. (It’s extra special when I get Empire kosher chicken pieces on sale.). My teens love it, i love it, simple to make, delicious to eat!! Thank you for sharing!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
April 16, 2017 at 5:05 pmHooray absolutely! It is truly one of my fave easy meals to make too!
Holly says
April 2, 2017 at 6:20 pmI’m making this dish now, hopefully it comes out the way it looks. 30 minutes in and the aroma in my kitchen is devine. Mouth is watering! Can’t wait to eat!!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
April 2, 2017 at 7:08 pmWonderful! Let me know how it turns out for you.
Jack says
March 20, 2017 at 8:29 pmOutstanding Dinner! My only change was adding a couple of Bay leaves for aroma.
The potatoes were swimming in drippings, which I love. A cook could remove some of the chicken skin if they wanted, but say leave it!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
March 21, 2017 at 10:09 amI love the addition of the bay leaves! And the skin is pretty terrific!