Fall-off-the-bone tender chicken and roasted potatoes in a garlicky lemon sauce make one of the best (and easiest) one-pan chicken dinners you’ll ever eat: Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes.
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Greek Lemon Chicken – super easy and so flavorful
When it comes to chicken dinners, this easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes is up there with other favorites, like Italian baked chicken and potatoes, one-pan hot honey chicken and potatoes, and chicken scarpariello.
This one is super easy to make, packed with delicious flavors, and the buttery soft potatoes are just out of this world – very similar to the potatoes in my Greek slow roasted leg of lamb.
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes can be served on it’s own but is also great alongside some Italian garlic broccoli, spanakorizo, stewed green beans with tomato sauce or a Greek salad.
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One reader, Marie, commented: “My love for Greek Chicken came from my hometown of Chicago, where I grew up on the wonderful Greek restaurants that served this wonderful, flavorful dish.
This recipe is very detailed but easy to make and has all the ingredients for my favorite Greek Chicken dish. Truly an authentic mouth-watering experience!
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Recipe Ingredients
All ingredients for this recipe are shown in the pic below and special notes are made in this bulleted list to assist you.
- Chicken. I recommend using bone-in skin-on chicken thighs for Greek Lemon Chicken. The skin becomes perfectly crisp and helps keep the chicken super juicy. If the thighs have too much overhanging skin, give them a trim before using.
- Potatoes. I prefer to use Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. Their texture holds up particularly well to the roasting process.
- Lemon. Lemon is a key ingredient in this dish and many other Greek dishes, like my lemon rice, so I suggest using fresh-squeezed lemon juice.
- Marinade. I’m using a blend of dried thyme, dried Greek oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, and garlic for the marinade. It’s easy to make and so much better than any store-bought marinade! If you can’t find Greek oregano, you can use Sicilian or Italian oregano.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
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How to make it
- To a blender, add 8 cloves of garlic, 3/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of Greek dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 2 teaspoons of fine sea salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and blend until smooth. In a large bowl or in a sealable bag, place 8 large chicken thighs and pour the marinade over the chicken and mix to incorporate. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and set the rack to the middle level. Peel and cut 5 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes into large chunks. Soak the potatoes in cold water or give them a quick rinse to remove some of the starch making sure to dry them before using. Pour half of the used marinade on the potatoes and use your hands to thoroughly coat them and spread them out into an even layer.
- Place the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes, skin side up, and drizzle the remaining marinade on the chicken.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 10 minutes then turn the heat down to 375°F and continue to bake for another 45-55 minutes or until the chicken reaches at least 185°F internally when checked with a thermometer. Note: if the potatoes are still a bit hard, transfer the chicken to a plate covered with tented foil, raise the oven temperature to 425°F, and return the potatoes to the oven and cook until tender and brown. Allow the chicken to sit lightly tented with foil for 10-15 minutes before serving so the chicken and potatoes reabsorb the pan juices. Garnish with fresh oregano and lemon wedges and enjoy!
Top tips
- Overcrowding. While this is meant to be a one pan dish, if you don’t have enough room in your pan, use two baking dishes instead. You want to avoid overcrowding the pan to most effectively roast the chicken.
- Broiling the chicken. If you find your chicken thighs aren’t browned enough, place under the broiler for the last few minutes to crisp up the skin, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Let it sit! While it is tempting to immediately dig into Greek lemon chicken and potatoes, it will be far better if you allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. This allows the chicken and potatoes to reabsorb the delicious pan juices.
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Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 8 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup (180ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Greek dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Remaining ingredients
- 8 large chicken thighs overlapping skin trimmed
- 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, cut into large chunks, and soaked in water then dried
- 1 sprig fresh oregano optional, for garnish
- 5 slices lemon optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Blend the marinade ingredients until smooth. Place the chicken along with all of the marinade in a sealable bag and refrigerated for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and set rack to the middle level.
- Add the potatoes to a baking dish and pour half of the used marinade on top of them. With your hands, thoroughly coat the potatoes with the marinade. Spread the potatoes out into an even layer.
- Place the chicken thighs on the top of the potatoes, skin side up.
- Drizzle the remaining marinade onto the chicken. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes, then turn the heat down to 375°F and continue to bake for another 45-55 minutes or until the chicken reaches at least 185°F internal temp when checked with a thermometer. Note: If the potatoes are still a bit hard, simply remove the chicken pieces to a plate and tent with foil. Raise the oven temp to 425°F and return the potatoes back to the oven and cook until tender and brown.
- Let the chicken sit lightly tented for 10-15 minutes before serving so that the chicken and potatoes will reabsorb the juices. Serve with garnish of fresh oregano and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use two baking dishes if you can not fit everything in one. Avoid overcrowding to more effectively roast the chicken.
- If needed, broil the chicken during the last few minutes to crisp the skin.
- If the potatoes are still firm, remove the chicken pieces and place them on a plate, covering them loosely with foil to keep warm. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F, then return the potatoes to the oven and roast until they are tender and golden brown.
- Let the chicken sit for 10-15 minutes before eating. This will help the chicken reabsorb all the pan juices.
- Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.
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I love your recipes. Stuffed shells was sooo good that now I cant wait to try this one. Thank you James and Tara. I applaud you both.
Thanks for the comment, Cissy, and we’re so happy you’re enjoying the recipes!
I’m on Weight Watchers and need to limit olive oil. Do you think this would work with 1/2 the amount?
Hi Judy, you can certainly try though we haven’t tested the recipe with half the olive oil so can’t say what the outcome would be.
I tried the recipe with half of the amount of olive oil, it was eatable and still enjoyable, but overwhelmingly lemon-y! We liked it though and will add the recipe to our rotation. Thank you James for sharing this recipe! Just next time, with half olive oil I’m gonna also halve the amount of lemons – I think it will still create enough marinade for 4 chicken legs.. well if not, then I know I must follow the recipe to the tee haha
eaaaaaasy and delish
So glad you enjoyed!
Great recipe – everyone loved it.
So glad you enjoyed, Brenda!
Awesome recipe and yummy results. It has become a favourite for our family’s dinner. Very happy. Thank you. 👍
We are so happy you and your family enjoyed!
Hello Jim & Tara,
As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it, especially having just bought chicken thys and was wanting to try a new recipe which came right on time. Couldn’t believe how easy and delicious this was. The potatoes absorbed the flavors from the juices of the chicken along with the lemon marinade. I am definitely keeping this on a rotated schedule of meals to make along with other delicious recipes of your. Thanks for another great one!🙂❤️
We’re so happy you enjoyed it, Karen! Thank you for the comment!
I made this dish tonight for dinner (using 2 large chicken breasts for the two males I live with and 2 thighs for me). This was absolutely wonderful! I will be making this again. Thank you so much for the best recipes that I have tried in the past year.
We’re so glad to hear that, Lynn!
Jim we like bone in white breast can you let me know cooking time for that instead
Dan
Hi Dan, you can use bone-in breasts but just cook them until they reach 165°F otherwise they will dry out.
Always keep the skin after the trim…
Make schmalz for use in your dumplings///HEBREW Matzo Balls
Just skim from the schtock
Save it and freeze or use straight up right away
Followed the recipe. Quite easy. Excellent result. Will definitely make again.
So happy you enjoyed, Peter!
Looks good and simple. I will try it tonight. Thank you!
We hope you love it, Sandy!
Excellent work week meal. Throw the marinade on the potatoes and chicken in a bag, arrange in a pan and cook for an hour. Bing, Bang, Bosh, and Bobs your uncle with a delish and fresh meal. Excellent
Happy to hear you enjoyed, Brett!
This was delicious. I did cut down the oil in the marinade to 1/2 cup to cut down calories a bit and it turned out just fine. Thank you for this recipe. I will definitely make it again.
So happy you enjoyed!
Hey y’all! Long time fan and planning on making this recipe this week. I know most of the recipes are geared towards small families, but wondering if y’all would consider adding a .5x version to the recipe card in addition to the 2x and 3x. Will be helpful for single person cooking. Thanks for everything!
Hi Colton, thanks for the comment. When you click “print recipe” you have the ability to scale the recipe down. Hope that helps!
Problem solved. Thank you!
Recipe is excellent. But I don’t see where rhe Greek yogurt comes in please help.
Hi Brenda, we’re glad you enjoyed the recipe. There is no Greek yogurt used for this recipe.
hey James loved this recipe have cooked a few of your others that’s why I have to say thanks for sharing some good food with me and my family
So happy you enjoyed, Mike!
I followed your recipe; however, I did add 1/2 cup of Limoncello, capers, and Kalamata olives as well. Great recipe.
We’re happy you liked the recipe, James, and thanks for sharing your additions!
Absolutely Delicious!!! The sauce is so good that I think next time I will double it.
We’re so happy you enjoyed, Dee!
I made this was absolutely delicious. Going to make it again. It’s definitely a keeper.
We’re glad you enjoyed, Lisa!
Making this dish tonight it looks so good!! Do you have the green bean recipe you used in the video somewhere? If not I’ll just rewatch the video!
Hi Noel, yes, here’s the green bean recipe: https://www.sipandfeast.com/italian-green-beans/
Do you have a suggestion on what size baking pan to use? Can’t wait to make this!
A 9×13″ is what I used in the pics though a larger pan can be used too.