Greek Lemon Chicken Drumsticks With Peppers

This recipes comes from "Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cooking" by Nancy Hughes. It is easy to prepare and economical. Low in carbs it is perfect for those watching their carb intake. I used lemon pepper to reduce the sodium; however, you can use salt and pepper if preferred.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  skinless chicken drumsticks, rinsed, and patted dry
• 1  medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2  medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 -2  garlic clove, finely minced
• 2  medium lemons
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dry oregano leaves
• 3⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper
•  paprika, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine chicken, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; squeeze the juice of one lemon evenly over chicken and vegetables.
3. Mix together 1 teaspoon lemon zest, oregano, lemon pepper and paprika.
4. Lightly coat all with cooking spray and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
5. Turn chicken and cook 30-40 minutes longer.
6. or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
7. When chicken is done, place on serving platter; add juice of the remaining lemon to vegetables and pan drippings.
8. Stir to blend, scraping bottom and sides of pan; spoon mixture over chicken and serve.