Description
This One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken thighs and crispy potatoes seasoned with zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, and garlic. It’s a perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Potatoes:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Lemon Herb Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Chicken and Potatoes: Add chicken thighs and potatoes to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- Arrange and Roast: Arrange chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet with potatoes around them. Pour chicken broth into the pan. Roast for 45–50 minutes.
- Broil (Optional): Broil for 2–3 minutes for crispy skin.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken and potatoes in the lemon-herb mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or green beans to the pan for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
