Description
Succulent Greek lemon chicken and potatoes showcase Mediterranean flavors with zesty citrus and herbal notes. Rustic ingredients create a comforting meal that connects families around warm dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (approximately 1.5 to 2 lbs)
- 1.5 lbs small Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 tsps dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt (divided)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (divided)
- Chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, positioning the rack in the center. Simultaneously, prepare a pot of salted water for boiling.
- Quarter potatoes for uniform cooking. Slice half a lemon into thin rounds, removing seeds. Thinly slice garlic cloves. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place chicken skin-side down, cooking until skin turns golden and crispy, approximately 15 minutes.
- Add quartered potatoes to boiling water, cooking until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain completely.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Add boiled potatoes, garlic, oregano, remaining salt, and pepper to the same skillet. Sauté until potatoes develop light brown spots, 3-5 minutes.
- Arrange chicken skin-side up over potatoes in the skillet. Layer lemon slices on top of chicken. Transfer skillet to the oven, roasting for 8-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Just before serving, squeeze remaining lemon half over the dish. Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley as a garnish.
Notes
- Enhance potato crispiness by ensuring they’re thoroughly dried after boiling to achieve golden-brown edges and prevent soggy texture.
- Maximize chicken skin’s crispness by not moving the meat during initial skillet searing, allowing natural caramelization and deep flavor development.
- Consider substituting chicken thighs with boneless chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting cooking time to prevent dryness and maintaining moisture.
- Customize herb profile by experimenting with fresh rosemary or thyme alongside oregano for increased aromatic complexity and personalized Mediterranean-inspired flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg