Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Juicy chicken and tender potatoes slow-roasted in lemon, garlic, and oregano, bathed in olive oil until everything is golden and fragrant. This is iconic Greek comfort food — simple ingredients, unforgettable flavor.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
1 kg chicken pieces (thighs & drumsticks best)
700 g potatoes, cut into wedges
5 garlic cloves, smashed
⅓ cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
Salt & black pepper
½ cup chicken broth or water
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare
1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Add chicken, potatoes & garlic to roasting pan
2️⃣ Season
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, oregano, paprika, salt & pepper
Pour over chicken & potatoes
Toss well
3️⃣ Roast
1. Add broth
2. Cover with foil, bake 40 minutes
3. Uncover, bake 25–30 minutes until golden & crispy
💡 Chef Tips
Lemon + olive oil = Greek soul
Dark meat stays juicy
Broth prevents dryness
Uncovered roasting gives crispy edges
🍽 Serve With
Greek salad
Tzatziki
Warm pita or flatbread
🥗 Nutritional Information
Calories: 520
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 34 g
Carbs: 28 g