The Best Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Recipe
Are you craving a taste of Greece? Our Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe will transport you to the beautiful Mediterranean. Inspired by our time living on a Greek island, this dish combines tender chicken drumsticks and thighs with unpeeled potatoes, garlic, and a tangy lemon sauce. The flavors are incredible, and the dish is simple to prepare.
To make this Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe, gather the following ingredients:
- Chicken drumsticks and thighs
- Potatoes (unpeeled)
- Garlic (so that it doesn't burn)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dry oregano
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges (from your squeezed out lemon)
To prepare the dish, start by adding all the ingredients to a baking dish. Massage everything together to ensure all the flavors combine. Then, add some water, cover the dish, and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. After that, uncover the dish and bake for another 40 minutes to let the chicken and potatoes get golden and crispy.
Once it's done, serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean. This Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to special gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients:
- Chicken drumsticks and thighs
- Potatoes (unpeeled)
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dry oregano
- Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon wedges (from squeezed out lemon)
Cooking steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a baking dish, combine the chicken drumsticks and thighs, unpeeled potatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, dry oregano, fresh lemon juice, and lemon wedges.
- Massage everything together to ensure the flavors are well combined.
- Add some water to the baking dish to create a delicious sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 40 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are golden and crispy.
- Once done, serve hot and enjoy the flavors of Greece in every bite.
