PEASANT-STYLE GREEK CHICKEN

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This is a common meal enjoyed in Greece. It's incredibly delicious, and while it's cooking, the smell will have everyone in the house hanging around the kitchen. I find that the chicken stays moist if it is covered for the the first 20 minutes of baking. Serve with a crisp salad and crusty bread or pita.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a shallow baking dish.
  • Arrange potatoes and garlic around chicken.
  • Mix together lemon juice and olive oil, salt and pepper, and pour evenly over chicken and potatoes.
  • Add just enough water until potatoes are almost about covered.
  • Cover chicken and pototoes with 2 Tbsps. of oregano.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350ºF. for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, turn chicken; stir potatoes; and sprinkle on remaining oregano.
  • If potatoes aren't at least half-covered with liquid, add more water.
  • Return to oven for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Chicken is done when both sides are lightly browned and potatoes are soft.
  • Good served with crisp bread or pita.

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