Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

Name: Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp lemon zest; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Bone-in chicken thighs and wedged potatoes roasted in a bold marinade of lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil until golden and tender. A one-pan weeknight dinner with classic Mediterranean flavors.

80 minEasyServes 4490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp lemon zest, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1.5 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the marinade.
3

Add 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and 1.5 lbs cut into wedges Yukon Gold potatoes to the marinade and toss well to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes while the oven heats.
4

Arrange potatoes in a single layer in a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Nestle chicken, skin side up, among the potatoes. Pour 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth into the bottom of the pan.
5

Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, turning the potatoes halfway through, until the chicken skin is deeply golden and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). If the pan dries out, add a splash of water.
6

Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve directly from the pan.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes need?

For Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 55 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes?

Step 6 reads: "Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve directly from the pan." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 6 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes uses 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.

Is Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 32 g of protein in about 490 calories, alongside 38 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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