Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Ingredients

4 pounds skin-on

bone-in chicken thighs

1 tablespoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 pinch cayenne pepper

½ cup fresh lemon juice

½ cup olive oil

6 cloves garlic

minced

3 russet potatoes

peeled and quartered

⅔ cup chicken broth

plus splash to deglaze pan

chopped fresh oregano for garnish

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Nutritional Information

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 1138.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 80.4g 161%

Carbohydrates: 34.5g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 3g 12%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 74.5g 115%

Saturated Fat: 17g 85%

Cholesterol: 283.6mg 95%

Vitamin A Iu: 625IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 35.9mg 276%

Vitamin B6: 1.6mg 99%

Vitamin C: 25.6mg 43%

Folate: 51.8mcg 13%

Calcium: 92.9mg 9%

Iron: 6.4mg 36%

Magnesium: 111.6mg 40%

Potassium: 1427.8mg 40%

Sodium: 1865.5mg 75%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 670.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.