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Easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

This Easy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe combines tender chicken thighs with juicy potatoes in a flavorful marinade, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 755 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • blender
  • oven

Ingredients
  

For the marinade

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Greek dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Remaining ingredients

  • 8 large chicken thighs overlapping, skin trimmed
  • 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, cut into large chunks, and soaked in water then dried
  • 1 sprig fresh oregano optional, for garnish
  • 5 slices lemon optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Blend the marinade ingredients until smooth. Place the chicken along with all of the marinade in a sealable bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F and set rack to the middle level.
  • Add the potatoes to a baking dish and pour half of the used marinade on top of them. With your hands, thoroughly coat the potatoes with the marinade. Spread the potatoes out into an even layer.
  • Place the chicken thighs on top of the potatoes, skin side up.
  • Drizzle the remaining marinade onto the chicken. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes, then turn the heat down to 375°F and continue to bake for another 45-55 minutes or until the chicken reaches at least 185°F internal temp when checked with a thermometer.
  • Let the chicken sit lightly tented for 10-15 minutes before serving so that the chicken and potatoes will reabsorb the juices. Serve with garnish of fresh oregano and lemon wedges.

Notes

Use two baking dishes if you cannot fit everything in one. Avoid overcrowding to more effectively roast the chicken. Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 755kcalCarbohydrates: 62.5gProtein: 51gFat: 48.5gSaturated Fat: 11.2gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 1355mgFiber: 6.4gSugar: 23.6gCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken, dinner, Easy, Lemon, potatoes, recipe
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