Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes

275 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 123
  • 4 star values: 97
  • 3 star values: 34
  • 2 star values: 14
  • 1 star values: 7

A traditional Lebanese dish of baked chicken and potatoes, which I learned from my mum. Unbelievably simple, but ever so delicious.

 By guyworldwide
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Ingredients

6
Original recipe yields 6 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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  • Place chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish. Season generously with salt and white pepper.

  • In a bowl, stir together garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pour over chicken and potatoes. Cover dish with foil.

  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil, increase heat to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C), and cook until chicken and potatoes are golden, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
592 calories; 30.5 g total fat; 65 mg cholesterol; 81 mg sodium. 53.9 g carbohydrates; 26.7 g protein; Full Nutrition

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audreyred
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2006
I make this recipe all the time use only juice of 1/2 lemon try adding about 1 tspn each of cumin and "7" spice or allspice. I turn the broiler on for the last 20-15 minutes until all the lemon juice evaporates. Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 1 stars
05/01/2006
Absolutely awful!!! It had far too much lemon juice in it!!! Read More
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275 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 123
  • 4 star values: 97
  • 3 star values: 34
  • 2 star values: 14
  • 1 star values: 7
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audreyred
Rating: 5 stars
10/26/2006
I make this recipe all the time use only juice of 1/2 lemon try adding about 1 tspn each of cumin and "7" spice or allspice. I turn the broiler on for the last 20-15 minutes until all the lemon juice evaporates. Read More
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LazyLisa
Rating: 5 stars
03/03/2006
Very simple and pure dish. Excellent! This is not another one of those boring recipes that calls for tons of cheese and canned creamy soups for flavor. I will make this weekly. Thanks!:) Read More
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Mukabary
Rating: 4 stars
04/26/2008
I love this dish. Although I cut my potatoes into thick (about 3/4" thick) and then fry them until a little dark golden brown. While I am frying the potatoes I boil the chicken in water. After the potatoes are all fried. I place them on the bottom of the baking dish place the chicken on top. I add the lemon juice garlic olive oil and some broth from the chicken to the dish. Along with the salt & pepper I do add the 7 spice to it and then broil for about 5 minutes. It's so yummy!! Read More
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Angee
Rating: 3 stars
09/08/2009
I'm surprised more people didn't emphasize how important it is to marinate this dish. I seasoned with salt white pepper cumin and all spice and I let it sit for a couple minutes before cooking. Next time I'll marinate with the lemon juice and olive for more flavor. I used chicken legs and the chicken was tender and juicy but cooked a lot faster than the instructions stated. Read More
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Jenn Stavert
Rating: 4 stars
01/01/2008
Remember to use yellow potatoes other varieties do not work as well. Read More
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TTV78
Rating: 4 stars
02/16/2011
I've made this dish a couple times now and it's definitely one of our favorites. We love the tangy flavor of the chicken & potatoes but 1 whole cup of lemon juice is way too much for our taste. I now only use 1/2 cup. I've made this using either fresh lemon or 100% juice from concentrate and it has turned out great both times. The recipe is tasty as-is but this last time I made it I also added 1/4 tsp oregano & 1/4 tsp thyme to the seasonings and we really loved the additional flavor. This is a keeper & a repeater in our house. Thank you for the great recipe!:) Read More
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bonnie
Rating: 5 stars
10/08/2010
I've made this many times and it's always good. My favorite variation is to use half sweet potatoes and half white potatoes. Warning: bone-in chicken comes out moist and delicious boneless breasts come out dry. Read More
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Linda
Rating: 4 stars
06/02/2008
That sure was easy to prepare alright! Baked it longer than required because my husband loves his chicken very well done. Could have used more garlic and salt but I say that with most recipes. Loved it thanks! Read More
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SparkletheXWoman
Rating: 5 stars
05/08/2009
Delicious! I added a bit of cumin and thyme and doubled the garlic. It was great with steamed green beans - we'll be having this again. Read More
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