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If you’re looking for a quick and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cooking to your kitchen, Exquisite Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes is a must-try. This dish perfectly captures the tangy brightness of lemon and the savory goodness of chicken. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend meal, it can be prepared in under an hour. Plus, it pairs wonderfully with refreshing light desserts to round off your meal.
Exquisite Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring lemony chicken and savory potatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant meals.
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken and potato wedges to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and potatoes in a single layer in a baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean meal!
Notes
For crispier potato wedges, consider par-boiling them for 5 minutes before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg