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Crispy Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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A quick and easy Greek-inspired recipe featuring crispy skin chicken thighs roasted with lemony, garlicky potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, delivering bold flavor with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold or baby potatoes, washed and halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Pat dry the chicken thighs with paper towels.
  4. In the same bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for up to 15 minutes if possible.
  6. Arrange the potatoes in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet in a single layer.
  7. Nestle the chicken thighs skin side down on top of the potatoes.
  8. Roast for 25 minutes, then carefully flip the chicken skin side up using tongs.
  9. Roast for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and crispy and potatoes are tender.
  10. Check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and potatoes are fork-tender.
  11. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  12. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before roasting for best crispiness. Roast skin side down first to render fat and crisp skin, then flip skin side up to finish cooking. Broil 2-3 minutes if skin isn’t crispy enough after roasting. Stir potatoes halfway through roasting for even browning. Marinate chicken under 30 minutes to avoid toughness from lemon juice. Reheat leftovers in oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes to maintain crispiness.

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Keywords: Greek lemon chicken, crispy chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, easy weeknight dinner, Mediterranean chicken, lemon garlic chicken

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