Mediterranean Lemon Chicken
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Prep Time
10 min
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Cook Time
35 min
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Servings
4 serving(s)
Tags
Gluten Free, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dinner, Lunch, Low Carb, Low Sodium, Low Sugar
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
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Stir until mixed.
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Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard.
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Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone side up, in the baking dish.
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Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes.
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Turn and baste chicken.
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Reduce heat to 400°F (205°C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes.
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Serve chicken with pan juices.
