One-pan Portuguese Chicken and Potato Bake Step 1 of 13
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    Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 200°C.

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    Step 2

    Slice 800 g waxy potatoes, 1 red onion, and 1 capsicum into bite-sized pieces.

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    Step 3

    Place the vegetables into a large roasting pan.

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    Step 4

    Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pan.

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    Step 5

    Toss the vegetables thoroughly with your hands to coat them evenly.

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    Step 6

    Bake the vegetable mixture for 25 minutes to give it a head start.

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    Step 7

    In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.

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    Step 8

    Stir 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice into the spice mix to create a paste.

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    Step 9

    Add 1 kg chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the spice paste using tongs.

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    Step 10

    Remove the roasting pan from the oven.

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    Step 11

    Arrange the coated chicken thighs on top of the roasted vegetables.

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    Step 12

    Bake for another 40 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

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    Step 13

    Remove from the oven and serve immediately with the pan juices.

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