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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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This Greek Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a comforting, flavorful dish with crispy chicken thighs, golden roasted potatoes, and a zesty lemon-garlic marinade. It’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in)

  • 5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes, cut into wedges

  • 3 lemons (juice and zest)

  • 5 tbsp olive oil

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 1 tsp yellow mustard

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • Fresh dill or mint for garnish (optional)

  • For Cottage Cheese Variation (optional):

    • 3 tbsp cottage cheese

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  • Wash and cut potatoes into wedges.

  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.

  • Place chicken thighs and potatoes in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over them, tossing until evenly coated.

  • Arrange chicken skin-side up on top of potatoes.

  • Roast for 40–45 minutes until chicken is cooked through (75°C / 165°F internal temperature) and potatoes are golden.

  • For cottage cheese variation, marinate chicken in a mixture of cottage cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil for 30 minutes before roasting.

  • Garnish with fresh dill or mint and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use chicken breasts if preferred, but reduce roasting time to 25–30 minutes.

  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days and reheated in the oven.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes