You Didn't Expect This: Pot with Chicken, Potatoes, Sweet Potato and... Lemon

Ingredients (For 4 Servings):

• 4-6 chicken drumsticks or thighs.
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large cubes.
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes.
• 1 lemon, sliced thinly.
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed.
• 1/4 cup olive oil.
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons).
• 1/4 cup water or chicken broth.
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika.
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional).
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• A handful of chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish).

Preparation Method:

1. Preparing the Chicken:

   • Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep pot.
   • Fry the chicken drumsticks on both sides until they are lightly golden. Remove from the pot and set aside.

2. Frying the Vegetables:

   • In the same pot, add the potatoes and sweet potato and fry for 5-7 minutes until they begin to slightly golden.

3. Adding Flavors and Liquids:

   • Add the crushed garlic, lemon juice, lemon slices, olive oil, water or chicken broth to the pot and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Mix gently.

4. Cooking the Pot:

   • Place the chicken drumsticks on top of the vegetables.
   • Cover the pot and cook on a low-medium flame for about 45 minutes until the chicken is well cooked and the vegetables are soft.
   • During cooking, you can gently turn the chicken and ensure the liquids do not evaporate completely (add a little water if necessary).

5. Serving:

   • Sprinkle chopped cilantro or parsley on top.
   • Serve hot alongside white rice, couscous, or a fresh salad.

Tip:
For those who love deeper flavors, you can add a little lemon zest to the seasoning or a quarter cup of white wine to the liquids.

Enjoy!