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Cozy Lemon Balsamic Chicken with Potatoes

A savory and bright dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a tangy lemon-balsamic glaze, served alongside crispy potato wedges.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pieces lemons (juiced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Potato Wedges
  • 4 medium potatoes (cut into wedges)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure it's well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Cooking
  1. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade) and place it on another baking sheet. Bake the chicken and potatoes in the oven for about 25 minutes.
  2. After 25 minutes, baste the chicken with the reserved marinade, and let it bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Serving
  1. Remove everything from the oven. Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley, serve alongside your delicious potato wedges, and enjoy!

Notes

- Substitutions: Chicken thighs can work wonderfully as a substitute.
- Timing: Allow enough marinating time; the longer, the better.
- Don’t skip the basting step! It adds flavor and ensures the chicken doesn’t dry out.