Description
This Greek Garlic Chicken with Roasted Potatoes recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a zesty garlic and lemon mixture, roasted alongside crispy baby potatoes until golden and tender. A perfect Mediterranean-inspired meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
For the Potatoes:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved or quartered
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the chicken and potatoes: Add chicken and potatoes to the bowl and toss until fully coated. Marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Bake: Transfer the chicken and potatoes to a baking dish. Roast for 40–45 minutes until chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Optional broil: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispness.
- Rest and garnish: Let the dish rest, then garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with tzatziki, Greek salad, or warm pita.
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used with reduced roasting time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh + potatoes
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
