Lemon (juice/zest)

Middle Eastern Lemon-Garlic Chicken
1 chicken, cut up in parts (or thighs/legs only)
1/3 c. Olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped (or more to taste)
juice and zest of one Lemon
1 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 t. Oregano
1/4 t. Allspice

Rinse and dry the chicken parts. In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt/pepper, and spices. Pour mixture into a large zip lock bag or a large baking pan and marinate chicken in the lemon and garlic mixture for at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove chicken from mixture and discard marinade. Lay chicken out onto a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes to an hour or until chicken juices run clear and chicken is fully cooked. Delicious with vermicelli rice (middle eastern rice) or fattoush (Lebanese bread salad) or other Mediterranean side dishes.