Greek Lemon Chicken
Greek cuisine is often simple in preparation and complex in flavor. Greek food is typically not spicy and focuses on food that is fresh and in season. Greek cooking is to emphasizes flavor, and often uses spices in surprising and delicious ways. Garlic and cinnamon are popular spices used in many Greek dishes.
Tangy Mediterranean flavors like basil, oregano, dill, thyme, rosemary, parsley and fennel naturally pair with the strong, bold flavors of savory foods as feta and olives and the tart pop of citrus. Salt is a commonly used ingredient in Greek cuisine. Not only does it work as a flavor enhancer, but there are many places in Greece where salt is harvested and Greek sea salt is considered high quality.
This one dish chicken recipe embraces the flavors of Greece, pairing thyme and parsley with garlic (lots of garlic), tangy lemons, savory and salty kalamata olives and feta cheese. Hearty, and oh so flavorful. This one is a keeper.
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Mediterranean Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Peppercorns
- 5 teaspoons California Roasted Granulated Garlic
- 6 cups small yellow or red potatoes, quartered
- 2 cups fresh green beans, cut up in 1-inch pieces
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons Kalamata olives, finely chopped
- 2 cans no-salt added diced tomatoes
- 8 skinned, boned chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven and sauté onion for 3 minutes.
- Add the Mediterranean Thyme, Dried Parsley, Black Peppercorns, and California Roasted Granulated Garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium high and add potatoes. Sauté for 8 minutes. Add more olive oil if necessary.
- Add green beans, lemon slices, Coarse Sea Salt, water, olives, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken thighs into the potato mixture and top with feta cheese.
- Cover and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
