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Lemon Roasted Chicken | Grandbaby Cakes
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4.29 from 84 votes

Lemon Roasted Chicken

This Lemon Roast Chicken starts with fresh chicken that is highly seasoned and sprinkled with citrus flavor that’s roasted in delicious juices, onions and potatoes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal

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.

Notes

Feel free to change spices or even add cayenne if you want to kick up some spice.  This recipe is pretty fool proof so you can make changes.
To store your Lemon Roasted Chicken, first let it cool to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. For reheating, warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until it's heated through and the skin is crispy again. This method helps to retain the flavors and keeps the chicken moist and delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 209mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.9mg