Best 5 Greek Lemon Chicken Vegetables Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our exploration of the best recipes for "Greek Lemon Chicken with Vegetables". This tantalizing dish bursts with a symphony of zesty lemon, fragrant herbs, succulent chicken, and a colorful array of crisp vegetables. Indulge in a culinary journey that transports you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece, where fresh, wholesome ingredients combine to create a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

SHEET PAN GREEK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Fresh oregano and lemon add bold flavor to chicken thighs, while a high oven temperature creates extra-crispy skin. If you don't have a heavy-duty sheet pan that can withstand the heat of the stovetop, scrape the pan drippings into a skillet and use it to make the pan sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1 3/4 pounds)
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, plus extra sprigs for garnish
2 lemons, zested and halved
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges
1 pound large carrots, quartered and cut into 3-inch sticks

Steps:

  • Position 2 oven racks on the highest and lowest settings and place a heavy-duty rimmed half-sheet pan on the bottom rack. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons of the oregano, the zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some black pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up in the center of the heated baking sheet and return to the oven while you prepare the vegetables.
  • In a second bowl, toss the potatoes and carrots with 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon halves, the remaining lemon zest the remaining 2 tablespoons oregano,1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Spread the vegetables and lemons (cut-side up) around the chicken on the sheet pan and roast on the bottom oven rack for 10 minutes. Move the sheet pan to the top rack and roast until the vegetables are tender and the chicken skin is crispy and the meat registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes more. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm. Remove the lemon halves to a cutting board to cool for a minute.
  • Set the sheet pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the pan juices to a boil. Squeeze in the lemon juice, reduce the heat to a simmer and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Scrape up the crusty bits from the bottom of the sheet pan with a wooden spoon to incorporate into the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the juices over the vegetables, garnish with oregano sprigs and serve.

GREEK-STYLE LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN



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I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is a breeze and the ingredient list is relatively short for such a flavorful one-dish meal. Each time I make this I'm transported back to my ya-ya, who gave me the special honor of squeezing the lemons! -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 pounds)
1 cup pitted Greek olives
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; cut each into 8 wedges and place in a shallow roasting pan. Top with olives and chicken. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper until blended. Drizzle over chicken and potatoes. Pour chicken broth around chicken into pan., Bake, uncovered, 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1071mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BAKED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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This is my favorite recipe. The chicken and vegetables bake in the garlic lemon juice and are soooo good. I have also made this with a large roasting chicken. I'm not sure where I got it but I'm glad I did !!!

Provided by Imagenie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (3 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
2 large lemons
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano or 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
4 garlic cloves, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced medium
4 stalks celery, sliced diagonally in pieces
4 carrots, peeled, sliced 2 inch pieces
6 red potatoes, 2 in cubes, leave skin on
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 lb butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • Rinse chickens, pat dry, discard fat. Using double tined fork, pierce lemons all over at 1/4 inch intervals.
  • Place a lemon in the cavity of each chicken and close with skewers.
  • In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil into a paste and rub over chickens.
  • Place onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes in the bottom of a lrg. roasting pan. Place chickens on top of veggies, breast side DOWN.
  • In med. bowl stir together fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, melted butter, and 1/2 cup olive oil. Carefully pour over top of chicken and veggies.
  • Bake at 500 degrees for 20 minutes, basting veggies well.
  • Reduce heat to 450 degrees and carefully turn the chickens over to breast side UP. Bake for 20 minutes more, basting frequently.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes for the juices to settle.
  • Remove lemons from chicken (save). Cut chicken into quarters and arrange on platter with veggies.
  • Cut the lemons in 1/2 and squeeze juices over chicken and veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1563.2, Fat 111.5, SaturatedFat 33.2, Cholesterol 381.2, Sodium 1352.5, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 90.8

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN & VEGETABLES



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I tried this recipe tonight and it is DELICIOUS and EASY! Great lemon taste and the vegetables are to die for this way! Taken from Summer Meals magazine, August 2007.

Provided by LaVitaBella

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 52m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 fat trimmed skinless chicken legs with thigh
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, skin grated and juice extracted
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon paprika
8 pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
1 bunch fresh parsley (to garnish) or 1 bunch lemon wedge (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat pan with nonstick foil. Place chicken on one side of pan, bell peppers, potatoes, and onion on the other.
  • In bowl, mix oil, lemon peel and juice, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Drizzle over chicken and vegetables and toss to coat.
  • Roast 40-45 minutes, turning chicken and vegetables halfway through cooking, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are lightly browned and tender. Sprinkle with olives. Garnish with mint, parsley, or lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 360.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 33.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and lemon zest will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and vegetables, don't overcrowd the pan or they will steam instead of sautéing.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the lemon juice and zest at the end: Adding the lemon juice and zest at the end will prevent them from becoming bitter.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the chicken and vegetables are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Greek lemon chicken and vegetables is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the vegetables are crisp and colorful, and the lemon sauce is tangy and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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