Description
This Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes recipe offers a vibrant, flavorful dish featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks and perfectly roasted Yukon gold or baby potatoes. Marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then roasted to golden perfection with lemon slices, this classic Mediterranean meal is simple to prepare and bursting with bright citrus and herb flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Potatoes
- 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1.5 pounds Yukon gold or baby potatoes, cut into uniform pieces
Marinade
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or fresh oregano equivalent)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (for roasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This creates a bright and flavorful marinade that will infuse the chicken and potatoes with Mediterranean flavors.
- Marinate the Chicken and Potatoes: Add the chicken pieces and cut potatoes to the marinade. Toss well to ensure every piece is evenly coated. Let the mixture rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to deeply penetrate the ingredients.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Transfer the marinated chicken and potatoes into a single layer in a roasting pan or baking dish. Lay lemon slices on top of the chicken pieces to infuse a fresh citrus aroma and taste during roasting.
- Roast Until Golden: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the chicken and potatoes for 45-50 minutes or until the chicken skin is crisp and golden brown and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Rest and Serve: Once roasted, remove the dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle the pan juices over the chicken and potatoes before serving to enhance the bold, lemony flavors.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken and potatoes for longer than 30 minutes will intensify the lemon and herb flavors.
- Use bone-in and skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks for juicier meat and crispy skin.
- Uniformly cut potatoes ensure even cooking alongside the chicken.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your taste preference before roasting.
- You can substitute dried oregano with fresh oregano, using approximately three times the amount.
