GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

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This has real fresh, tangy flavor. If you don't have Greek seasoning on hand, just add a mix of dried organo, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lemons
2 teaspoons dry all purpose Greek seasoning
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, about 2-1/2 lbs
1 onion, cut in 8 wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
4 ounces pitted kalamata olives, drained, 1 cup
1 tablespoon thinly sliced of fresh mint
mint sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut 2 lemons into 12 slices; sprinkle with 1 t. seasoning. With fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts. Arrange 3 lemon slices under skin of each breast; smooth skin over lemons. Place in large roasting pan.
  • Cut remaining lemons into edges. Place lemon wedges and onion around chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining seasoning; add olives.
  • Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork, about 45 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with pan juices. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with mint. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 549.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.4

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