Description
This Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes recipe features juicy, oven-roasted chicken drumsticks and tender potatoes, all tossed in a bright, herby lemon-olive oil marinade. Made in one dish, it’s a simple and flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 3 lemons
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, cut into wedges and halved (about 1 1/2 – 2 inch pieces)
- 10 garlic cloves, smashed
- 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks and legs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Position oven rack in the top third of the oven.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and garlic powder.
- Place the potato wedges in a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Add smashed garlic cloves to the potatoes.
- Pour half of the olive oil and lemon mixture over the potatoes and garlic. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the chicken drumsticks and legs on top of the potatoes. Pour the remaining olive oil mixture over the chicken.
- Use your hands or a spoon to evenly coat the chicken and potatoes with the seasoning mixture. Reposition chicken on top of the potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C), and the potatoes are tender.
- Remove from oven and serve hot, spooning pan juices over the top.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the dish for the last 3–5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Use Yukon Gold or other yellow-fleshed potatoes for the best texture and flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a simple cucumber salad or warm pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
