111. Kenyan baked lemon butter chicken breast with baked potatoe



In many Kenyan homes, baked chicken is a special weekend or celebratory dish. The lemon-butter flavor gives the chicken a fresh, tangy taste that balances the richness of butter, while baking makes it tender inside with a golden crust outside. Pairing it with a loaded baked potato adds a hearty side that’s both familiar and indulgent — with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and fresh scallions to brighten the flavor. This dish blends Kenyan-style family cooking (where chicken is a centerpiece meal) with Western influences like the loaded potato, creating a comforting and festive plate.

🥘 Ingredients

For the Lemon Butter Chicken

  • 4 chicken Breasts
  • 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 4 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)


For the Loaded Baked Potatoes

  • 4 large baking potatoes (russet or similar)
  • 4 strips of bacon (fried until crispy, crumbled)
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 3–4 scallions (spring onions), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt for a Kenyan twist)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

👩🏽‍🍳 Method 

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Cut butter into small slices. Squeeze 2 lemons to get some juice, and slice the other two lemons and set them aside.
  3. Arrange chicken breast in a baking dish. Pour lemon juice over the chicken breast, add lemon slices, then add butter and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake uncovered for 40–50 minutes, basting once or twice, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 190°C / 375°F). Set aside.


Step 2: Prepare the Baked Potatoes

  1. Scrub the potatoes clean, rub lightly with oil, sprinkle with salt, and wrap with foil.
  2. Place directly on the oven rack (or on a baking tray) and bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 1 hour, until tender inside.
  3. Slice each potato lengthwise, fluff the inside with a fork, and mix in a little butter, salt, and pepper.
  4. Top with sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and scallions.

Serve the lemon butter chicken hot alongside the loaded baked potatoes. 










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