Best 5 Greek Lemon Chicken And Potato Bake Recipes

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"Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake" is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of zesty lemon, savory herbs, tender chicken, and crispy potatoes. This culinary journey to the Mediterranean invites home cooks of all levels to embark on a flavorful adventure, crafting a dish that captures the essence of Greek cuisine. With readily available ingredients and straightforward steps, this recipe promises a delightful symphony of flavors, transporting you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅔ cup chicken broth, plus splash to deglaze pan
chopped fresh oregano for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
  • Place chicken pieces in large bowl. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Place potatoes in bowl with the chicken; stir together until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with marinade.
  • Transfer chicken pieces, skin side up, to prepared roasting pan, reserving marinade. Distribute potato pieces among chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon remainder of marinade over chicken and potatoes.
  • Place in preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, keeping chicken skin side up; continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
  • Set oven to broil or highest heat setting. Toss potatoes once again in pan juices. Place pan under broiler and broil until potatoes are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes to serving platter with chicken.
  • Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth and stir up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain; spoon juices over chicken and potatoes. Top with chopped oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 283.6 mg, Fat 74.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES (KOTOPOULO LEMONATO)



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Juicy and tender and super easy! This is a delicious Greek lemon chicken roast recipe (kotopoulo lemonato) garnished with extra crispy potatoes!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Main

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chicken (1.1kg), cut into 8 portions (40 ounces)
1 clove of garlic
juice of 3 medium lemons
1 tsp white wine vinegar
4-5 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp peppercorns
1 tsp dry oregano
freshly ground salt and pepper
100g feta cheese, cut into small cubes (4 ounces)
1kg potatoes, cut into wedges (35 ounces)

Steps:

  • To prepare this Greek lemon chicken recipe, divide the chicken into 8 portions and wash thoroughly. Peel the garlic and rub on the chicken. Place on a large baking tray and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them between the chicken. Pour in some water, enough to cover half the chicken and add the lemon juice, the white wine vinegar, the olive oil, the chopped garlic and the peppercorns. Season with salt and pepper and add a good pinch of oregano. (Tip: sprinkle the potatoes with 1 tsp semolina for crispier results)
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven 180C / 350F for 60-75 minutes in total. 50 minutes into the bake remove the aluminum foil and top the chicken with some feta cheese. Bake for another 15-20 minutes (the remaining time), until your Greek lemon chicken is nicely coloured and crispy on the outside.
  • This Greek lemon chicken is ideally served with a refreshing Greek feta salad and lots of sourdough bread aside to dig into all the delicious sauce!!

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE



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I love one-pan meals, especially when no measuring and exact ingredients are involved. I made this one Sunday when I didn't want to babysit my food in the kitchen! Turned out great, and I served it with tzatziki sauce.

Provided by Chef V

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken leg quarters
1 (24 ounce) bag small potatoes
½ cup olive oil
2 lemons, juiced, divided
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon and herb seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package fresh green beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet with sides.
  • Place chicken quarters on prepared baking sheet. Stir potatoes, olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon herb seasoning together in a large bowl to coat potatoes. Arrange potatoes around chicken on baking sheet. Pour about 3/4 of oil mixture over chicken, reserving remaining oil; drizzle remaining lemon juice over chicken and potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes; shake baking sheet to loosen potatoes, then continue baking for 15 minutes. Place green beans in reserved oil mixture; toss to coat. Remove chicken mixture from oven; pour green bean mixture over chicken and potatoes.
  • Return pan to the oven; bake until green beans are tender with a bite, chicken is no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1858.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN WITH POTATOES



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Lemony-herbal chicken that roasts painlessly...oven-roasted garlicky potatoes - crisp on the outside, butter-soft on the inside. This recipe never receives anything but raves!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large chicken
1 lemon, juice of
3/4 tablespoon dried oregano (if you can get the Greek stuff, you're really cooking!)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 -6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into big wedges (probably 1/4s)
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 -3 minced garlic cloves

Steps:

  • (I often add about 1 tsp of crumbled, dried rosemary to the potatoes and 1/2 a teaspoon to the chicken- this is fantastic and it then becomes oregano-rosemary-lemon-garlic chicken).
  • Wash the chicken well and pat dry.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients and massage the chicken, inside and out, with this mixture. Put the chicken in a big bowl and put in the fridge while you prepare the potatoes.
  • Put the potatoes and all remaining ingredients into a large baking pan. Wash your hands and put them in the pan and toss the potatoes around to coat with other ingredients.
  • Put in the oven and crank up the heat to 250°C (480F).
  • Start roasting the potatoes and when they're golden-brown, stir them to bring the white sides up and push to the side of the pan to make room in the middle for the chicken.
  • If all the water has evaporated, and potatoes have started to stick to pan, add 1/2 cup more.
  • Add the chicken, breast-side down, and pour any juices that have accumulated in bowl over.
  • Return to very hot oven and roast until chicken is golden-brown.
  • Turn over, breast-side up and continue roasting until chicken is nearly as golden-brown on other side.
  • At this point, I turn the oven off- don't open it- and leave the chicken in for another 1/2 an hour. I like to think I'm saving energy this way, but it also cooks the chicken beautifully.
  • In all, I'd say from when you put the potatoes into the cold oven to when you remove the chicken to carve after sitting in off oven for 1/2 an hour, we're talking 2 hours.
  • Serve with pan juices.

GREEK ROAST CHICKEN WITH LEMON-DILL POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted green olives, lightly smashed
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound new potatoes, halved if large
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and lay skin-side down in the skillet. Cook until the skin is well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer skin-side up to a plate. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon drippings into a small bowl and reserve.
  • Add the olives, garlic and oregano to the skillet and cook until the garlic is softened, about 2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Return the chicken skin-side up to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is no longer pink near the bone, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water; add a few big pinches of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved chicken drippings, the lemon zest, half the dill and a big pinch each of salt and pepper and toss.
  • Divide the chicken and potatoes among plates. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice into the sauce in the skillet; season with salt and pepper, then stir in the remaining dill and spoon over the chicken and potatoes. Top with the feta.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best. The bone and skin help keep the chicken moist during cooking.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh oregano and thyme add a bright, flavorful touch to this dish. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Make sure the chicken and potatoes are in a single layer in the baking dish. Overcrowding will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Roast the chicken and potatoes until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy exterior.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or lemon wedges before serving.

Conclusion:

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potato Bake is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and tangy lemon sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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