Greek Garlic-Lemon Chicken Recipe
This is my version of Uncle George's lemon-garlic chicken in Astoria, Queens.
Prep time: | Greek |
Cook time: | Servings: 4 |
Goes Well With: white wine
Ingredients
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Directions
- Place broth and garlic cloves in sauce pan on medium high heat, simmer for 15-20 mins.; remove cloves and set aside.
- In a smoking hot, oiled cast-iron skillet sear both sides of the chicken thighs until browned. Remove and tent with foil.
- Peel and quarter potatoes lengthwise. Soak in heavily salted water.
- Add butter to skillet; when melted add flour. Cook roux for a minute or two, then slowly add chicken broth, salt and pepper. Simmer in skillet until thickened slightly.
- Add chicken thighs and potatoes to skillet, top with garlic cloves and arrange lemon slices on top of chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45 mins.