Italian Lemon Chicken

Italian Lemon Chicken

from thissillygirlskitchen.com
65 min

Made in the oven in under an hour this Italian Lemon Chicken Foil Packet is a great dinner time meal with vegetables, chicken, lemon and seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of chicken tenderloins trimmed
  • 1 pound red potatoes cut in 1/2 inch wedges
  • ½ large red onion cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Line a baking dish with aluminum foil, make sure it’s enough foil to wrap around the ingredients and make a packet with room for a vent.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken, potatoes, onion, and sliced lemon in a large bowl and toss to coat with the olive oil.

  4. 4

    Add the lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, kosher salt, red pepper, and black pepper, toss to coat again.

  5. 5

    Arrange the potatoes, onion, and chicken in the middle of the foil and top with the thinly sliced lemon.

  6. 6

    Close the ends of the packet and roll down the top of the foil packet leaving enough room to vent the heat.

  7. 7

    Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the chicken reaches at least 165°F. Garnish with parsley if using and serve.