Zesty Roasted Chicken with Mediterranean Potatoes

Name: Zesty Roasted Chicken with Mediterranean Potatoes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 leave Basil , for garnish; 118 milliliters pitted and chopped black olives; 2 chicken thighs, bone-in; 4 Tbsps capers; 237 milliliters chicken broth; 118 milliliters crumbled feta cheese; 2 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 118 milliliters lemon juice; 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest; 1 leave Mint , for garnish; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 118 milliliters orange juice; 1 Tbsp grated orange zest; 1 leave Parsley for garnish; 3 russet potatoes

Zesty Roasted Chicken with Mediterranean Potatoes might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 1020 calories, 38g of protein, and 66g of fat each. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, feta cheese, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the citrus juices, lemon zest and salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Zest

Whole Chicken

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Bowl

Let sit for a few minutes.

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off the excess. (Do not discard the marinade.) Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste, and sear on both sides in the hot oil.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Marinade

Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and finish cooking the chicken in the oven. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 to 12 minutes. Reheat the same saute pan over medium-high heat.

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Whole Chicken

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Kitchen Thermometer

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Frying Pan

Pour in the marinade and deglaze the pan. Stir with a wooden spoon and scrape up any brown bits on the bottom.

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Marinade

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Frying Pan

Add the orange zest and the chicken broth and simmer to reduce by 2/

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Chicken Broth

Orange Zest

Potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into small chunks.

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Potato

Add them to a medium pot over medium heat. Cover with water and bring to a simmer. Cook them until al dente.

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Water

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Pot

Drain the potatoes well.

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Potato

Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the potatoes and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and gently stir in the capers, black olives and feta cheese. Season salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

Black Olives