Easy Greek Chicken and Potatoes - One Pan Recipe
Golden baked potatoes, and crispy and juicy chicken thighs, This Greek one-pan chicken and potatoes meal is the ultimate family dinner. Easy to make and absolutely delicious.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on 2 lbs
- 0.5 kg baby potatoes or any other potatoes paraboiled. 1 lb. I use parboiled potatoes for faster cooking, but you can use row potatoes as well.
- 1-2 brown or red onions
Greek chicken marinade
- 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Mediterranean dried herbs
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Chicken Marination: In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried herbs, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and mix well. Ensure the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, or for a couple of hours. You can also refrigerate marinated chicken overnight.1 kg chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on, 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, 3 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon Mediterranean dried herbs, 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Vegetable Preparation: While the oven is heating, cut potatoes and onions into wedges.0.5 kg baby potatoes or any other potatoes paraboiled., 1-2 brown or red onions
- Assembly: Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet or oven-safe baking dish. Surround the chicken with potato and onion wedges. Drizzle with additional olive oil and lemon juice, mixing well. Feel free to use your hands to toss the potatoes for an even coating.
- Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked, and the potatoes are tender. For an extra crispy skin, broil the chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or your choice of fresh herbs. Serve with extra lemon slices. Your delightful Greek lemon chicken with potatoes is now ready to be enjoyed and savored.
Notes
- Extended Marination for Flavor: Allow the chicken to marinate for an extended period, preferably overnight. This enhances the absorption of flavors, resulting in a more delicious and flavorful Greek lemon chicken.
- Uniform Potato Size for Even Cooking: Cut the potatoes into uniform wedges to ensure even cooking. This helps in achieving a consistent texture throughout the dish, preventing some pieces from being undercooked or overcooked.
- Broiling for Crispy Skin: For an extra crispy texture on the chicken skin, broil the dish during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning and achieve a perfect balance of tenderness and crispiness in your Greek lemon chicken.
- Parboil Potatoes for Faster Results: Consider parboiling potatoes before assembly to expedite the cooking process and ensure tender potatoes with less oven time.
