Kota Lemonato
So delicious to eat and lovely to look at! No one would guess just how easy this classic Greek dish is to prepare! |
INGREDIENTS:
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2-3 pounds chicken pieces
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3-4 pounds potatoes
Marinade:
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¼ cup olive oil
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5 garlic cloves, crushed
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Juice of 3-4 lemons
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1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons oregano
DIRECTIONS:
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Clean and wash the chicken pieces.
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Mix the marinade ingredients*, and toss the chicken with it to coat all the pieces.
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Chill, covered in the refrigerator 2 hours, even over night.
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Turn chicken pieces at least once during marinating time.
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Peel and slice the potatoes into chunks or wedges.**
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Put potatoes into a large, greased casserole pan.
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Add the marinade and toss potatoes to completely coat.
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Arrange the chicken over the potatoes.
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For more tender chicken and potatoes, cover pan for first 45 minutes of baking.
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Bake at 350 degrees for about 60-90 minutes until both chicken and potatoes are completely cooked and tender.
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Baste 2-3 times while baking.
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If needed, add water to the pan until the potatoes are tender.
* May combine all ingredients in a blender.
** Stove Top Method:
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Remove chicken from marinade.
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In large skillet, using 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, saute chicken pieces until lightly browned on both sides.
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Add marinade and potatoes.
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Cover and simmer until both potatoes and chicken are completely cooked.
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If needed, add water to the pan until the potatoes are tender.
