Mediterranean chicken baked with potatoes

Chicken baked with potatoes, Mediterranean herbs and olives is a delicious, aromatic and hearty dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a festive meal!

Ingredients

• Chicken legs - 4 pcs.
• Young potatoes (small size) - 1 kg
• Green olives - 100 g
• Lemon - 1 pc.
• Fresh rosemary - 4 sprigs
• Fresh thyme - 1 bunch
• Bay leaf - 2 pcs.
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Directions

1. Divide the chicken legs into legs and thighs (it is convenient to do this with poultry scissors).
2. Cut the lemon into slices. Place chicken, lemon and unpeeled whole potatoes on a baking sheet. Pour olive oil over everything.
3. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary, thyme and bay leaves.
4. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Bake the chicken and potatoes in the oven for 45 minutes. After that, crush the potatoes with a fork so that it absorbs all the aromas.
5. Add olives, sprinkle with baked lemon juice, stir. Bake Mediterranean chicken with potatoes and olives for another 15 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are golden brown.