Cajun Baked Lemon Chicken with Onions and Sweet Peppers

A fresh chicken fryer or broiler is better when preparing this wonderfully delicious meal. Use your favorite baking pan, and after 1 hour of marinating the bird, it will be ready for the oven. The entire meal can be cooked and served in around an hour. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
 
Ingredients

• 1 (3 - 4 lb.) chicken
• 1 large onion
• 2 med. green bell peppers
• 2 med. red bell peppers
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbs. parsley, chopped
• 1 Tbs. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
• 3/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. combine all ingredients, (except chicken, vegetables and butter), to create the marinade
2. marinade the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour (turning once)
3. drain marinade then bake chicken at 400 degrees for 40 - 55 minutes.
4. cut onions and bell peppers into 1/2-inch thick rings.
5. on medium-high, sauté the onions and peppers in 2 Tbs. of butter for around 8 - 10 minutes 
6. spoon the onions and peppers around the chicken when done

This meal can be served with cooked long-grain white rice.