Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    4.1K

Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with this vibrant lemon chicken and potatoes recipe. The tangy lemon-infused chicken, paired with golden-roasted potatoes, creates a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Cholesterol
    284 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    80 g
  • Saturated Fat
    17 g
  • Sodium
    1866 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    75 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins In a large bowl, combine the chicken and potatoes. Add lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, rosemary, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in the prepared pan. Tuck the potato pieces around the chicken. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon any remaining marinade from the bowl over the chicken and potatoes. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss the chicken and potatoes, then place the chicken skin-side up again. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View 25 mins Continue baking until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (25 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm; leave the potatoes in the pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Turn on the broiler, or set oven to highest heat. Toss the potatoes again to coat in pan juices. Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the potatoes are crisped, about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Transfer the potatoes to the platter with the chicken. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/3 cup chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Strain the pan juices into a measuring cup and pour over the chicken and potatoes. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Sprinkle with fresh oregano. Serve and enjoy! (1 minute)

For extra crispy chicken skin, pat the chicken dry with paper towels before tossing with the marinade.
If you don't have fresh oregano, you can use dried oregano to taste.
Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 1.4K Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Sidney Jenkins

    The lemon flavor is so bright and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Terry Pouros

    Next time I'll try marinating the chicken for longer to really infuse the flavor.

  • Madaline Casper

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and delicious, even my picky eaters loved it.

  • Katlyn Muller

    My potatoes didn't get as crispy as I would have liked. Any suggestions?

  • Beau Towne

    I added some red onion and bell peppers to the roasting pan, and it turned out great!

  • Jewel Marquardt

    The pan sauce is amazing! I could drink it straight from the pan.

  • Anna Altenwerth

    This is my new go-to recipe for lemon chicken!

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