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Greek Chicken and Potatoes (One Pan Meal)

The best no-fail roasted lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes recipe. Crispy chicken scented with lemon and oregano baked over the most comforting melt-in-your-mouth potatoes. A classic and comforting recipe that's also a one pan meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Chicken
Servings: 5
Calories: 595kcal
Author: Marzia

Ingredients

  • 1 3-3.5 pound whole chicken cut into 10 pieces (see notes)
  • 2 pounds yukon gold potatoes cut into 2-inch chunks
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 10 cloves garlic minced (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • cup chicken stock

Instructions

  • PREP: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • CHICKEN: While the oven preheats, add the chicken to a large bowl, toss with ¼ cup lemon juice, the half of the garlic, half of the oregano, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the red pepper flakes, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes. Heat a large cast iron skillet (or a 12-14 inch oven-safe skillet) over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken in a single layer, skin side down and sear the chicken for 2-4 minutes on each side. If all of the chicken doesn’t fit, do this in batches. Remove the chicken to a plate or baking sheet, tent loosely with foil and set aside.
  • POTATOES: Toss the potatoes into the same bowl that you prepared the chicken in. Add 4 tablespoons olive oil, the remaining garlic, the remaining oregano, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss the potatoes to combine. Add the potatoes to the same skillet you seared the chicken in. If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, use a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • ROAST: Remove the potatoes from the oven, add the broth and remaining ¼ cup of lemon juice. Toss to coat everything evenly. Place the chicken pieces on top, skin side up, and return to the oven for 25-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to 165ºF and the potatoes are fork tender. Sprinkle with fresh oregano or chopped parsley and serve with a big salad.

Notes

  • Chicken: I usually just buy a whole chicken, spatchcock it by removing the backbone (save that for stock!) and then cut the chicken into 10 pieces. Remove the wings, drumsticks, thighs, and then cut the breast down the middle into two pieces. You could also use a pack of chicken thighs, drumsticks, or even bone-in chicken breasts instead. Just be sure to use 3-3.5 pounds.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 37g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g
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