Description
This Easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe brings the comforting flavors of Greek villages and Mediterranean cooking to your kitchen. It’s a simple, one-pan meal featuring juicy, golden-roasted chicken and crispy-edged potatoes infused with lemon, garlic, and oregano.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, quartered
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons (about 1/4 cup)
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Lemon wedges and fresh oregano (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a large baking dish or sheet pan. Nestle the potato wedges around the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth until emulsified.
- Pour the lemony mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Roast uncovered for 45–55 minutes. Halfway through, spoon some juices over the chicken and toss the potatoes.
- Continue roasting until the chicken is golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and the potatoes are tender.
- For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges or fresh oregano if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is forgiving; you can substitute chicken cuts like drumsticks or skin-on breasts.
- Bottled lemon juice can be used if fresh lemons are unavailable.
- Consider marinating the chicken in the lemon mixture for 1-2 hours before cooking to enhance flavor.
- Use Yukon gold potatoes for best results as they hold their shape and absorb flavor well.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g