Lemon Chicken With Green Beans And Potatoes

Have you ever tried making a tasty lemon chicken with green beans and potatoes at home? The roast chicken, but do not look it , is one of the simplest dishes and succored you can do.

It can be put in the oven as you prefer, there are multiple options: with vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, red pepper, green pepper, mushrooms, corn, etc.) and in multiple ways (breasts, chopped chicken, whole chicken, wings, etc.).

The dressings are disparate and combinable, even depending on the place where the recipe is made (spicy, with thyme and rosemary, with paprika, with curry, etc.). Any combination, shape and seasoning results in a spectacular dish.

All this is governed by culinary regulations, do not be in a hurry. Even if it cooks at 200 or 250 degrees, if it is a large piece, the chicken should be roasted very slowly, so that it is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, just right.

Typically, for breasts or shredded chicken, about 45 minutes to 50 minutes will suffice. A whole chicken can take from an hour and a half to two hours. That said, we are going to see this recipe that we propose to you today.

Some data

Lemon is an ingredient that triumphs as a dressing in meat, chicken, fish and rice. The acidity of the lemon itself disappears during cooking, leaving its aroma and flavor softened and impregnated in the chicken.

In addition, in this recipe, green beans and potatoes are incorporated as a garnish, which will be perfect. Both vegetables are previously seasoned with lemon, garlic, salt and black pepper, as is the main ingredient, so they are as tasty as chicken.

For dipping bread

If you are “fond” of dipping bread in juice, broth or sauce, this is your occasion to take out the bar or baguette. To enjoy a crisp and freshly baked bread, we recommend that you put the bread in the oven next to the chicken, 5 to 10 minutes before everything is ready. You will have a crusty bread and as freshly made, exquisite. 

Lemon Chicken with Green Beans and Potatoes 

Ingredients for 4 people

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lemons
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 150 gr. trimmed green beans
• 8 small red potatoes, quartered
• 4 boneless chicken breasts

Lemon Chicken with Green Beans Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 200 ° C.
• Put 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large baking dish. Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in the bottom of the pan.
• In a large bowl, combine the rest of the oil, the juice of the other lemon, the garlic, the salt, and the pepper. Add the green beans and stir to coat. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the green beans and place on top of the lemon slices.

• Add the potatoes to the same olive oil mixture and stir well. Using a slotted spoon or tongs, arrange the potatoes along the inner edge of the pan, on top of the green beans.
• Place the chicken in the same container with the olive oil mixture. Pour the remaining olive oil mixture over the chicken.
• Bake for 50 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the baking dish. Put the green beans and potatoes back in the oven for 10 more minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

How to Serve Lemon Chicken with Green Beans

Place a chicken breast on each of the 4 serving plates. Divide the green beans and potatoes equally. Pour the juice that is left in the pan over the chicken in each of the dishes. Serve hot and accompany with slices of bread for dipping and, if you like, a good red wine.