OPAAAA! My Roasted Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes are out 👏 of 👏 this 👏 world, and so easy to make. Little back story: When I was teeny tiny, my family migrated to Greece and lived on the Island of Crete for 5 years. My Dad was an athlete who competed in the Olympics for Water Polo. Well, his athleticism led us to Heraklion 🇬🇷, as he trained some of the boys on the Greek team. As the men trained, the moms would get together and teach my mom how to cook authentic traditional food. Ever since then, we have been making Greek staples which were passed down through them.

Why You’ll Love Greek Lemon Chicken

This savory and satisfying one-pot dish is bursting with flavor. Chicken, potatoes, and unpeeled garlic are roasted with lemon juice 🍋, creating a meal that will have your taste buds dancing. As it bakes with water and is covered in foil, a natural pan sauce forms—dip a crusty piece of bread into it, and you’ll be in shambles 🤤.

How to Prepare

🌡️ Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

🥔 Wash and quarter the potatoes (or peel if you prefer).

🍗 In a baking dish add the chicken, potatoes and unpeeled garlic.

🍋 To a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and seasonings.

🫱 Pour the dressing all over the chicken (toss in the squeezed lemon wedges as well) and massage it all together.

💧 Push the potatoes and chicken inwards from one of the corners of the dish with a spoon, and add the water.

⏲️ Cover the dish with foil and bake it covered for 45 minutes, then uncover it and bake for another 40 minutes (or until the internal temperature is at least 165F (74C) on a meat thermometer).

🔥 Feel free to brown the top of the chicken by putting it on BROIL (top broiler only) for the last 5 minutes making sure to watch it carefully.

Variations and Substitutions for Greek Lemon Chicken

1. You can use fresh oregano instead of dried. 
2. If you don’t like the taste of oregano, you can use dried or fresh chopped parsley 🌿. 
3. For extra veggies, you can add some large chunks of cauliflower, carrots, or onions to the baking dish, along with the potatoes. 
4. You can use any cut of chicken you like, just watch the internal temperature to ensure it’s cooked through.

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Greek Lemon Soup

1 hr 10 mins

Easy Greek Bowl

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Lemon Feta Orzo

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Make Ahead Tips

This Greek Lemon Chicken recipe is my kind of weeknight meal. It’s so satisfying and hearty, but the hands-on time is minimal and it can be made ahead, too. I like to have it all ready the night before: Arrange the chicken, potatoes, garlic, and 🍋 lemon wedges in the baking dish and mix together with the marinade. Then cover the dish tightly with foil or plastic wrap and keep in the ❄️ refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. I like to pour the water in just before baking that way the potatoes don’t get mushy.

You could also 🧊 freeze the chicken and potatoes in the marinade so it’s ready to defrost overnight in the fridge and then can be 🔥 baked as directed for dinner.

Best Served With

• Bread is a must with this recipe for sopping up all the delicious pan juices! Try my easy 🥖 No Knead Peasant Bread. 
• A 🥗 Simple Green Salad served alongside this dish makes for a perfect meal. 
• Serve this with my delicious Easy Tzatziki Recipe for dipping.

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