Description
Greek Chicken and Potatoes is a one-pan Mediterranean meal featuring herb-marinated chicken roasted with lemony garlic potatoes. This rustic, flavorful dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting yet vibrant dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or water (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Crumbled feta cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss potatoes with half the marinade and spread in the baking dish.
- Coat chicken with remaining marinade and nestle among the potatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth or water if using, for added moisture.
- Roast for 45–55 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is golden and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with parsley and feta before serving if desired.
Notes
- Add kalamata olives or cherry tomatoes for Mediterranean flair.
- Use boneless chicken but reduce cooking time to 30–35 minutes.
- Smoked paprika or cayenne adds a gentle heat.
- Include green beans or zucchini for a full one-pan meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
