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Roasted Red Pepper Lemon Chicken

Roasted Red Pepper Lemon Chicken

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven-Baked
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Description

This Roasted Red Pepper Lemon Chicken is a vibrant, one-pan dinner bursting with Middle Eastern flavor. Marinated in Turkish pepper paste, garlic, warm spices, and lemon juice, then baked with potatoes and broccoli for a wholesome, high-protein meal. Finished with a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for a sweet-tangy glaze!


Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste

  • 10-12 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tbsp)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp Middle Eastern 7-spice

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp turmeric

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 7-8 bone-in chicken pieces

  • 1 cup yellow potatoes, chopped

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 broccoli crown, cut into florets

  • Fresh thyme (for garnish)

  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

  • Pomegranate molasses (for garnish)


Instructions

  • Make the Marinade:

    • In a bowl, combine red pepper paste, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, 7-spice, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, ground coriander, and salt.

  • Marinate the Chicken:

    • Rub the marinade all over the chicken pieces. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for deeper flavor.

  • Prepare the Pan:

    • Preheat oven to 360ยฐF (180ยฐC). Arrange the marinated chicken, potatoes, and broccoli in a large baking dish. Pour in chicken broth around the sides. Season veggies with salt and pepper.

  • Bake:

    • Cover and bake for 1 hour. Flip the chicken and bake uncovered for another 20โ€“30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

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  • Garnish & Serve:

    • Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and garnish with fresh thyme. Serve warm with flatbread or rice if desired.


Notes

  • Turkish red pepper paste (biber salรงasฤฑ) adds sweetness and depthโ€”find it in Middle Eastern stores.

  • Pomegranate molasses brings a tangy-sweet finishโ€”donโ€™t skip it!

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  • You can substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg