Greek Lemon Chicken And Potatoes
Deliciously crispy skin and juicy inside, oven baked chicken thighs have it all.
Recipe Summary 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.
Ingredients | Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes Oven4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon dried oregano1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 pinch cayenne pepper½ cup fresh lemon juice½ cup olive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered⅔ cup chicken broth, plus splash to deglaze panchopped fresh oregano for garnishDirectionsPreheat 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.Info | Skinless Boneless Chicken Thigh Recipes Ovenprep:
10 mins
cook:
50 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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