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
This meal can be served with cooked long-grain white rice.
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
- combine all ingredients, (except chicken, vegetables and butter), to create the marinade
- marinade the chicken in the refrigerator for 1 hour (turning once)
- drain marinade then bake chicken at 400 degrees for 40 - 55 minutes.
- cut onions and bell peppers into 1/2-inch thick rings.
- on medium-high, sauté the onions and peppers in 2 Tbs. of butter for around 8 - 10 minutes
- spoon the onions and peppers around the chicken when done