Peasant-Style Greek Chicken

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Peasant-Style Greek Chicken your family will love

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

488

Sugar

Fat

28g

Peasant-Style Greek Chicken is a classic Greek dish that is often served during family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty recipe features juicy chicken breasts that are infused with lemon juice, oregano, and garlic. The potatoes beneath the chicken are perfectly roasted, making the whole dish full of flavor and texture. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to cook. Whether you're Greek or not, this dish will remind you of the taste of homemade cooking that's more important than the fanciest Michelin-starred restaurants.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2.	Take a large baking dish and place the sliced potatoes at the bottom.
3.	Drizzle some olive oil on top of the potatoes, and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the lemon juice, water, and oregano.
5.	Add the chicken breasts to the baking dish, covering them with the lemon juice mixture.
6.	Pour any remaining juice over the potatoes.
7.	Add the whole garlic cloves to the dish.
8.	Place the dish into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.

The flavors are reminiscent of traditional Greek cuisine, making it the perfect dish to serve during a cozy family dinner.

CONS

The potatoes do take some time to bake fully.

This dish may not be suitable for those who don’t enjoy garlic.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and essential vitamins and minerals, such as selenium and vitamin B6, thanks to the chicken.
The use of olive oil and garlic in the dish also provides potential health benefits, as they are both known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

	8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
	2 lemons , juice of
	4 -5 potatoes , peeled and sliced french-fry style
	1/2 cup olive oil
	1/2 - 1 cup water
	1 head garlic , the cloves peeled but whole
	4 tablespoons oregano , dried
	salt and pepper