Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chicken

This Lebanese Lemon Garlic Chicken, also known as Djej Bi Toum w Bi Limon, is a zesty and aromatic dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and warm spices, then roasted to perfection, this chicken is juicy, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with rice or warm pita bread.

Ingredients

• In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is best for deep flavor).
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place chicken in a baking dish, pour marinade over, and roast for 40–45 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
• For extra flavor, baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Lebanese rice, salad, or garlic sauce (toum).

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight is best for deep flavor).
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Place chicken in a baking dish, pour marinade over, and roast for 40–45 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
5. For extra flavor, baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with Lebanese rice, salad, or garlic sauce (toum).