Description
This One Pan Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is a simple, flavorful, and wholesome meal featuring juicy chicken breasts and tender baby potatoes roasted together with a zesty lemon-garlic marinade infused with oregano. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish combines Mediterranean flavors with easy prep and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano (preferably Greek)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Potatoes:
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
Garnish (optional):
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for roasting the chicken and potatoes evenly.
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a bright, aromatic marinade.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, turning them to coat thoroughly and allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Add the potatoes: Halve the baby potatoes and add them to the bowl with the marinated chicken. Toss gently to coat the potatoes with the marinade as well.
- Arrange in baking dish: Transfer the chicken breasts and potatoes in a single layer to a large baking dish, ensuring even spacing for proper roasting.
- Bake until cooked: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken and potatoes before serving to add a pop of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- If baby potatoes are not available, use quartered regular potatoes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow juices to redistribute.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add lemon zest to the marinade.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
