Best 5 One Dish Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipes
If you are looking for a flavorful and convenient meal, one dish Greek chicken and potatoes is a perfect choice. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, golden potatoes, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices in a single pan, resulting in a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. With its ease of preparation and satisfying taste, one dish Greek chicken and potatoes is a delightful option for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with friends and family.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES
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
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 CHICKEN AND POTATOES RECIPE
This easy Greek chicken and potatoes recipe is a family favorite. The secret is in the lemon-garlic sauce, which doubles up as a marinade. Whether you choose to marinate the chicken for a couple of hours (I usually don't) or cook it right away, the flavors will surprise you in the best way possible.
Provided by Suzy
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt (lift the skins and apply salt underneath as well). (see optional step in notes)
- Arrange potato wedges and onions in the bottom of a baking dish or pan. Season with salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Add the chicken pieces (see optional step in notes).
- Make the lemon-garlic sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
- Arrange lemon slices on top. Pour chicken broth into the pan from one side (do not pour broth over the chicken).
- Bake in heated oven uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until chicken and potatoes are tender. (Chicken's internal temperature should register at 165 degrees F). If you like, place the pan under the broiler briefly to allow the chicken skins to gain more color (watch carefully).
- Remove from heat and add kalamata olives, if you like. Garnish with a little bit of fresh parsley.
- Serve with Greek salad Taztaziki sauce and a side of pita bread, if you like. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Sugar 3.1 g, Sodium 654.3 mg, Fat 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 54.4 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE
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
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 ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES
You'll find this meal is a nice one to prepare for company or to serve your family for Sunday dinner. All you need with it is tossed salad and some crusty French bread. -Pella Visnick, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half of the oregano. Arrange potatoes around chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining oregano. Pour butter and lemon juice over chicken and potatoes. Add chicken broth to pan., Bake, uncovered, 2-2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°, basting frequently with pan drippings. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
ONE DISH GREEK CHICKEN AND POTATOES
One dish, one time, one temperature easy and tasty Greek Chicken and Potatoes, I use Light Country Crock Butter Spread instead of butter to cut back on fat content.
Provided by Yummy Stuff
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 3 breasts, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wash and quarter potatoes, peel if desired.
- Rinse chicken breasts.
- Spray large casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Place chicken breast in casserole dish.
- Melt butter using 1/4 cup of it to baste onto the chicken.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp oregano, 1/2 Tsp of minced garlic, salt and pepper on chicken.
- Mix the remaining 1/2 cup of butter with the olive oil and lemon juice and mix well.
- Place quartered potatoes around the chicken breast.
- Pour butter, olive and lemon juice mixture over potatoes, careful not to rinse away the seasoning on the chicken.
- Total Bake time is 50 minutes.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then baste chicken with butter mixture and add the remaining 2 Tbsp oregano to the potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue baking, basting every fifteen minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1242.2, Fat 82.4, SaturatedFat 38.2, Cholesterol 307.6, Sodium 652.7, Carbohydrate 58.7, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5, Protein 67.9
Tips:
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is what will give your chicken and potatoes the most flavor, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a good quality olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.
- Let the chicken and potatoes marinate for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken and potatoes over medium heat: This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken and potatoes will not cook evenly.
- Flip the chicken and potatoes halfway through cooking: This will help them to brown evenly.
- Serve the chicken and potatoes immediately: This is when they will be the most flavorful.
Conclusion:
This one-dish Greek chicken and potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a flavorful and satisfying meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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