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Lemony Chicken Ribs with Potatoes

Strips of boneless chicken thigh, the Greek kotopoulo paidakia, marinated in wine, lemon, orange, mustard and petimezi, then baked under wraps with potatoes until tender and browned. A childhood weeknight favourite in Athens.

  • YieldServes 4 to 6
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total2 h
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 45 mlextra-virgin Greek olive oil, 3 tbsp, for the marinade
  • 240 mldry white wine, 1 cup
  • 1lemon, juice, strained
  • 80 mlfresh orange juice, strained (1/3 cup)
  • 2 tbspDijon mustard
  • 2 tbspgrape molasses (petimezi) or Greek honey
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tbspdried Greek oregano, heaping

Chicken and potatoes

  • 900 gboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips about 5 cm wide (2 lb)
  • 7Yukon Gold or other roasting potatoes, quartered; 6 to 8, about 900 g
  • 45 mlextra-virgin Greek olive oil, 3 tbsp, for the potatoes
  • to tastecoarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Diet

  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Mustard
  • Sulfites
  • Olive
  • Grapes
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Potato (white)
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Turmeric
  • Oregano
  • Black and white pepper
  • Poultry and birds (any)
  • Chicken
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)
  • Alcohol

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Oven

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Leftovers-friendly
  • One pot
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: high
  • Protein: high
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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