Citrus Herb Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Swiss Chard
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Citrus Herb Chicken
Marinate
Ingredients
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 orange sliced
1lemon sliced
2 teaspoons rosemary
2 teaspoons thyme
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
In a large zip lock bag, mix all the ingredients above, making sure it is blended well
Place your chicken inside the bag making sure that each piece is covered with the marinate
Place the bag in the refrigerator for least 4 hours
This freezes really well for up to 3 months
Just defrost and it is ready for the grill or the oven
Place the chicken on a roasting pan uncovered and roast at 425 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour
Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Ingredients
4 Irish Potatoes
Juice and Zest from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 medium onions peeled, large chop
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
Peel and slice the potatoes, peel and chop the onions
Place the potato wedges and the onion chunks in a large mixing bowl.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the vegetables and toss the vegetables in the juice
Pour the olive oil over the vegetables and toss the vegetables in the olive oil
Add the salt, pepper,garlic powder and lemon zest toss well making sure the vegetables are covered.
Place all the vegetables a baking sheet with all the liquid.
If roasting vegetables alone:
Roast uncovered at 425 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Roasting Citrus Herb chicken with Roasted Potatoes and Onions
Place the chicken in the center of a roasting pan and place the potatoes and onions around the chicken
drizzle the liquids on the top of the chicken and vegetables. Place a lemon slice on top of each piece of chicken.
Roast uncovered at 425 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour
Swiss Chard Saute'
Ingredients
1 bunch of Swiss Chard with stems about 8 to 10 cups
1 onion, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a very hot skillet heat the olive oil and begin to saute the onions and garlic.
Add the Swiss Chard with stems and saute just until wilted and tender.
Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper, stir to blend.
Remove from heat and serve.
Serving The Citrus Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes, Onions and Swiss Chard
Place the Swiss Chard in the center of a large serving platter
Place the roasted chicken on top of the Swiss Chard
Place the roasted potatoes and onions around the outside edge of the chicken and Swiss Chard.
Enjoy!