Djej w Batata- Lebanese Lemon Chicken

If you are looking for a simple one pan baked meal, you will love this Lebanese Lemon Chicken and Potatoes dish, known as Djeje w Batata in Arabic. Chicken thighs and legs are baked in a pan of lemon garlic goodness! Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and black pepper. THE BEST marinade ever. SO SO GOOD.

Djej w Batata

This Lebanese lemon chicken recipe, also known as Djej w Batata in Arabic is low maintenance enough that you can throw it together in 10 minutes and still have time to watch a couple episodes of your favorite show on Netflix while it cooks. At least that’s what I do, I get it ready for baking and try to squeeze in as much TV as I can before the kids come home from school. Win win! 

Ingredients for Lebanese Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes (Djej w Batata):

An easy one pan bake of Lebanese chicken and potatoes , made with a tangy lemon garlic sauce and thinly sliced potatoes. Saucy, indulgent and delicious, this is an firm family favorite. Here is what you’ll need. (Full recipe with exact measurements at end of this post).

Chicken with skin – I used 3 chicken thighs and 5 chicken legs

Potatoes – Cut into thin wedges

Onion – sliced into thin wedges

Salt and pepper

Lemon

Garlic

Olive oil

How to Make Djej w Batata:

This is the definition of a weeknight dinner. Easy, fast, everyday ingredients and feeds a crowd. Just follow a few steps to get this on your table in 60 minutes:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Lightly grease a large rectangular tray (11 x 8). 
• Arrange potato wedges and onions in the bottom of a baking pan. Season with salt.

• Arrange chicken legs and thighs (skin side up).
• Prepare lemon garlic sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, salt, olive oil, black pepper and minced garlic.
• Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure all the chicken is coated.
• Arrange lemon slices on top.

• Bake uncovered for about 60 minutes, or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
• Place your oven to broil and cook for an additional 5-8 minutes or until chicken is golden (watch carefully).
• Remove from oven and garnish with a little bit of fresh parsley, if you like.
• Serve with your favorite salad and enjoy! 

Tips for the Perfect Lebanese Lemon Chicken and Potatoes: 

• Pat dry your chicken with paper towels after washing them. I always wash my chicken with white vinegar before cooking,
• Be sure to choose chicken thighs and legs that are approximately the same size so they cook at the same rate. If your chicken thighs and legs are significantly larger or smaller, you may need to adjust the cook time accordingly.
• You can check to see if your chicken is done by cutting into the largest chicken thigh; there should be no pink inside. Or you can get fancy and use a thermometer which should measure at least 165 F when inserted into the thickest chicken thigh. 

What to Serve with Djej w Batata:

This Lebanese baked chicken pairs really well with Fattoush Salad, Air-Fried French Fries, Hummus or Lebanese Vermicelli Rice. 

How to Store Lebanese Chicken and Potatoes (Djej w Batata):

Let the chicken come to room temperature, place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Can I use any other kind of chicken in this Chicken bake?

Yes! I use bone on, skin on chicken thighs and legs. You can also use skinless chicken thighs, but make sure to adjust baking times.

Is this Lebanese Chicken Bake (Djej) a Make Ahead Dish?

Leftover will taste delicious, heated in an oven or a microwave for up to 4 days.

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Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

Chicken Tawook

Lebanese Chicken and Rice

Moghrabieh 

Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

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