Description
Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes is a vibrant one-pan dinner that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy, herby chicken thighs are roasted alongside golden potatoes, all bathed in a zesty lemon-garlic marinade. It’s an easy, fuss-free weeknight meal that delivers big flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water (for roasting)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place chicken thighs and potatoes in the pan. Pour the marinade over everything and toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the chicken skin-side up and spread the potatoes around them. Pour chicken broth into the bottom of the pan for added moisture.
- Roast uncovered for 45–50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and tender.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end if desired for extra crispy skin.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving and spoon pan juices over the top.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours for deeper flavor (optional).
- Swap baby potatoes with Yukon golds or red potatoes, cut into chunks.
- This recipe also works with boneless chicken thighs—reduce cooking time by 10 minutes.
- Serve with a side of Greek salad or warm pita bread for a full Mediterranean meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lemon greek chicken, one pan chicken and potatoes, greek chicken dinner, mediterranean chicken recipe