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Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes

Bone-in chicken thighs and golden potatoes roasted on one pan with lemon, oregano, and garlic for a classic Mediterranean weeknight dinner.

65 minEasyServes 4560 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1.5 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

  3. 3

    Add 1.5 lbs cut into wedges Yukon Gold potatoes to the bowl and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a large rimmed sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove the pan from the oven. Push the potatoes to the edges and place 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs skin-side up in the center. Spoon the remaining marinade over the chicken. Pour 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth onto the pan around the vegetables.

  5. 5

    Return to the oven and roast until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve directly from the pan.

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Questions

How long does Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes take?

As written, 65 minutes: 20 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (15 minutes): "Roast for 15 minutes."

What oven temperature does Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes need?

For Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 15 minutes, in step 3. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Sheet Pan Greek 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 Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes uses 4 thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.

Is Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Potatoes?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 560 calories, with 23 g protein, 66 g carbohydrate and 34 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 831 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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