Description
This Easy Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes recipe is a flavorful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken thighs with crispy potatoes, all seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for a simple and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Potatoes:
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup chicken broth
- lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Marinate Chicken and Potatoes: Place chicken thighs and potato wedges in a large baking dish. Pour the marinade over them, coating evenly. Add chicken broth to the dish and arrange lemon slices on top.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until chicken is golden and cooked through, and potatoes are tender. Baste with pan juices occasionally.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For crispier potatoes, broil for the last 3–5 minutes.
- This recipe can also be made with drumsticks or chicken breasts.
- For more flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
