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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Savor Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in One Delicious Bite

This Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple, one-pan dish delivering vibrant flavors and family-friendly comfort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil if needed
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can be omitted for milder taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Use maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Greek Dried Oregano Essential for authentic flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can be swapped for dried rosemary
  • to taste Sea Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Chicken and Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless preferred
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes Cut into chunks
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Oregano Optional
  • to taste Lemon Slices Optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Large baking dish
  • Sealable plastic bag
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, Greek dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a sealing bag, add half of the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  4. Prepare Potatoes: Wash and chop potatoes into chunks, soak in water briefly, and coat with half of the reserved marinade.
  5. Bake: Arrange chicken on potatoes, drizzle remaining marinade, and bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 45-55 minutes.
  6. Final Touches: If potatoes are firm, tent chicken with foil, increase oven to 425°F and return potatoes to roast until fork-tender.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes, garnish with oregano and lemon slices, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate overnight. Aim for chicken internal temperature of 165°F. Soaking potatoes helps achieve creamy texture when roasted. Customize seasoning to taste.

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