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PERFECT POT ROAST Recipe

PERFECT POT ROAST Recipe

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5.2 from 14 reviews

This Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake (Djej w batata) is a flavorful Lebanese one-pan dish featuring garlicky, lemony chicken with perfectly cooked potatoes. Easy to prepare and bake, it makes a satisfying weeknight dinner highlighting aromatic spices and fresh ingredients.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasoning

  • ½ cup Mazola® Corn Oil, divided
  • 1 Whole Chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 tsp Salt, divided
  • 1½ tsp Seven Spices (or Allspice), divided
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper

Potatoes

  • 4 Russet Potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½ inch slices

Sauce

  • 10 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1½ cups Chicken Broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Season Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large oven-safe pan or casserole dish, place the chicken pieces. Drizzle with ¼ cup of Mazola Corn Oil, then season with 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp seven spices. Toss to coat evenly.
  2. Bake Chicken Initially: Bake the chicken for 25 minutes at 400°F until halfway cooked through.
  3. Prepare and Air-Fry Potatoes: Meanwhile, peel and slice the potatoes into ½ inch thick slices. Toss them in a bowl with ¼ cup Mazola Corn Oil and 1 tsp salt. Air-fry the potatoes at 390°F for 18-20 minutes, turning them at least twice to ensure even cooking.
  4. Make Garlic and Lemon Sauce: In a measuring cup, combine the 1½ cups of chicken broth with the crushed garlic and lemon juice. Mix well to infuse the flavors.
  5. Assemble and Bake Final Dish: Remove the chicken from the oven after the initial 25 minutes. Layer the air-fried potatoes on top of the chicken, then pour the garlic and lemon broth mixture over everything. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and continue baking for an additional 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Notes

  • Seven spices can be substituted with allspice if unavailable.
  • Using an air fryer for the potatoes enhances texture, but you can also bake them in the oven at 400°F until golden and crisp.
  • Make sure to check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • This dish can be made a day ahead and reheated, which enhances the flavors further.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Air-frying
  • Cuisine: Lebanese
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
  • Calories: 849 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 1424 mg
  • Fat: 57 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 46 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 43 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 41 g
  • Cholesterol: 143 mg

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/perfect-pot-roast-recipe/