Description
Greek lemon chicken and potatoes is a flavor-packed, one-pan Mediterranean dish featuring tender, juicy chicken and crispy, golden potatoes roasted in a zesty garlic-lemon marinade. This easy, comforting recipe is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or family gatherings. With minimal prep and bold flavors, this dish brings authentic Greek flavors straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken & Potatoes:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (or 2 large chicken breasts, halved)
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
For the Marinade:
- Juice of 2 lemons (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, toss the potato wedges with a few spoonfuls of the marinade.
- Assemble & Roast:
- Place the chicken on top of the potatoes, skin-side up. Pour the remaining marinade over everything.
- Add ½ cup water or chicken broth to the pan to keep the potatoes moist.
- Roast uncovered for 40-50 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through, until the chicken is golden and crispy.
- Broil for Extra Crispiness:
- For extra crispy skin and potatoes, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Serve & Garnish:
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta (if using).
- Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken longer for better flavor—overnight is ideal!
- For crispier potatoes, spread them in a single layer in the pan and avoid overcrowding.
- Baste the chicken with pan juices halfway through cooking to keep it moist.
- For a deeper lemony flavor, add lemon slices to the roasting pan.
- Broiling at the end helps crisp up the skin and edges of the potatoes.
- Leftovers? Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes (optional, but recommended)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 6 oz chicken + potatoes)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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