Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Juicy, herb-marinated chicken thighs roasted to golden perfection with tender, lemony potatoes — all in one pan. The zesty pan sauce brings everything together for a bold and comforting Greek-inspired meal.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Special Equipment: roasting pan
Ingredients
4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 cup chicken broth, divided
Fresh oregano for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
In a large bowl, toss chicken and potatoes with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, rosemary, salt, pepper, and cayenne until fully coated.
Arrange chicken skin-side up in the pan and tuck the potatoes around it. Drizzle with ⅔ cup chicken broth, and spoon any remaining marinade over the top.
Roast for 20 minutes, then toss the potatoes. Return chicken to skin-side up and roast an additional 25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Transfer chicken to a serving platter and keep warm. Broil the potatoes for 3–5 minutes until crisped.
Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat, pour in the remaining ⅓ cup broth, and scrape up browned bits. Strain the sauce and spoon it over the chicken and potatoes.
Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired, and serve hot.