Description
A delicious and easy Greek-inspired recipe featuring tender bone-in chicken thighs and crispy baby potatoes roasted with bright lemon, garlic, and fragrant herbs. This one-pan meal is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Potatoes
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved
Marinade
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Other
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) so it reaches the perfect temperature for roasting the chicken and potatoes.
- Prepare the marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika until well combined.
- Coat chicken and potatoes: Add the chicken thighs and halved baby potatoes to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the flavorful marinade.
- Arrange in baking dish: Transfer the chicken and potatoes in a single layer to a large baking dish or sheet pan. Position the chicken skin-side up to ensure a crispy crust.
- Add broth for moisture: Pour the chicken broth or water around the edges of the pan, taking care not to pour over the chicken skin to maintain its crispiness during baking.
- Bake: Place the pan uncovered in the preheated oven and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Optional broil for crispiness: For an extra crispy finish, broil the chicken and potatoes for 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish and serve alongside lemon wedges for an added burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken and potatoes up to 24 hours ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Add kalamata olives or sliced red onions for a more authentic Greek twist.
- Using boneless thighs works well but reduce the baking time slightly to prevent drying out.
