That sounds like a delicious and wholesome meal! Here’s a simple recipe for garlic and lemon chicken with green beans and red potatoes:Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound red potatoes, quartered
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour half of the prepared lemon-garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the vegetables. In a separate bowl, toss the quartered red potatoes with a bit of the lemon-garlic mixture to coat them.
- Place the marinated chicken breasts on one side of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Spread the quartered red potatoes on the other side of the baking sheet, making sure they’re in a single layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the trimmed green beans to the baking sheet, placing them alongside the chicken and potatoes.
- Drizzle the remaining lemon-garlic mixture over the green beans and gently toss to coat.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the vegetables are tender, stirring the green beans halfway through.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve the garlic and lemon chicken with green beans and red potatoes.
This flavorful dish brings together the tanginess of lemon and the aromatic garlic with the freshness of the vegetables. Enjoy your delicious meal!
