Description
Roasted Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes brings Mediterranean sunshine straight to your dinner table with tender chicken and crispy potatoes bathed in zesty citrus and herb-infused olive oil. Your family will savor each juicy, flavorful bite of this classic Greek comfort meal that transports taste buds to a sunny Aegean kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Starches:
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to precisely 400°F (200°C) for perfect roasting conditions.
- Whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, juice from 2 whole lemons, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a generous mixing bowl.
- Drop your 4 chicken thighs and potato wedges into the marinade, ensuring every surface gets a thorough, even coating.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken and potatoes into a spacious baking dish, arranging them with slight separation to promote even cooking.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and roast for exactly 45-50 minutes, watching until your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and potatoes turn golden and tender.
- Remove from the oven and shower the dish with freshly chopped parsley just before bringing it to the table, adding a bright, herbal finish.
Notes
- Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the most flavor and juicy meat.
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer to ensure they crisp up evenly and absorb the lemon-herb marinade.
- Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute and keep the chicken tender.
- For a lower-carb option, swap potatoes with cauliflower or zucchini chunks that will roast beautifully in the same seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg