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Greek lemon chicken and potatoes served on a plate with fresh herbs and lemon

Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes – Easy Mediterranean Dinner

Greek lemon chicken and potatoes baked with garlic, olive oil, herbs, and fresh lemon juice. A simple Mediterranean dinner full of bright, comforting flavor.
Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken & Potatoes:
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 4 medium potatoes cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Optional Garnish:
  • fresh parsley
  • lemon slices

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the potatoes: Place potato wedges in a large baking dish.
    Potato wedges arranged in a large baking dish ready for Greek lemon chicken
  3. Season the chicken: In a bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and paprika.
    Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Mediterranean spices mixed in a bowl for chicken marinade
  4. Assemble: Add chicken and potatoes to the baking dish and pour the lemon mixture over everything. Toss lightly to coat.
    Chicken thighs and potato wedges in a baking dish with lemon garlic marinade poured over
  5. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until chicken is golden and potatoes are tender.
    Greek lemon chicken and potatoes roasting in the oven until golden and tender
  6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices and serve warm.
    Roasted lemon chicken and potatoes garnished with parsley and lemon slices

Notes

  • Use Yukon gold potatoes for best texture.
  • Add carrots or zucchini for extra vegetables.
  • Leftovers store well up to 3 days.