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July 14, 2019 By Sara 56 Comments

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.

I am all about the sheet pan meals like Asian salmon, lemon thyme chicken and this flavorful Greek chicken. It’s less work with minimal cleanup involved!

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A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.

In my opinion, you can never go wrong with a one pan meal. The protein and veggies all cook together and you only have one dish to clean at the end! This Greek chicken and potatoes is tender and juicy chicken thighs with golden brown potatoes. You can serve this dish as is, or add an additional veggie on the pan to round out your meal.

How do you make Greek chicken with potatoes?

The first step in this recipe is to make a marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and spices. The chicken and potatoes are tossed in the olive oil mixture, then they go onto a sheet pan to roast until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Add a sprinkling of fresh parsley and some lemon wedges and dinner is served!

Chicken thighs and potatoes in a garlic and herb marinade.

Tips for Greek Chicken

  • I prefer to use bone-in skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe because they are super flavorful and they don’t dry out in the oven. You could also use chicken drumsticks or bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts if you prefer. The bone-in chicken breasts will take longer to cook than the chicken thighs, so keep that in mind.
  • If you’d like, you can reserve a tablespoon or two of the marinade before you add the chicken and potatoes, then drizzle that reserved marinade over the cooked dish for added flavor.
  • This dish is great for meal prep; it will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Chicken thighs and potatoes spread out on a sheet pan.

Greek Chicken with Potatoes Variations

You can add other ingredients to this dish to create other flavor variations that suit your tastes.

  • Vegetables: During the last 15 minutes of the baking time, you can add vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower or zucchini.
  • Cheese: Sprinkle 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese over the finished dish.
  • Herbs: Instead of garnishing your Greek chicken with fresh parsley, you can use green onions, chives, dill or basil.
  • Potatoes: You can use red potatoes, Russet potatoes or even sweet potatoes instead of the Yukon gold potatoes.

A spatula serving a piece of Greek chicken thighs.

How long does it take to bake chicken thighs?

It takes approximately 45 minutes to bake chicken thighs at a temperature of 400 degrees F.

Greek chicken and potatoes on a plate with asparagus.

How do you know when chicken is done?

You can tell that your chicken is done when the juices run clear and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers at least 165 degrees F. I use a digital probe thermometer with a remote so that I can monitor the progress of the chicken from anywhere in the house.

I cannot get enough of this Greek chicken, my family loves it and I’m sure your family will enjoy it too!

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A sheet pan of Greek chicken and potatoes with garlic, herbs and lemon.
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Greek Chicken and Potatoes

This Greek chicken and potatoes is a one pan meal with marinated garlic and herb chicken and tender potatoes, all roasted to golden brown perfection. A super easy dinner for a busy weeknight.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Keyword chicken and potatoes, Greek chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 425kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges for garnish
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl; toss to coat with the marinade.
  • Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken and potatoes on the pan in a single layer.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is done and potatoes are tender, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
  • Sprinkle with parsley. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3.5mg

Filed Under: Dinner, Gluten Free, One Pot Meals Tagged With: Chicken, Greek Food, Potatoes

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Comments

  1. Jane Scurich says

    January 4, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    This was fabulous! Just the right amount of lemon, olive oil and seasonings. I put all of the ingredients together for a couple of hours prior to cooking just to help with my timing. I kept it in the frig until about 30 minutes before cooking. What I really appreciated is the option for adding a variety of veggies the last 15 min. I added both broccoli and cauliflower and coated them well in the drippings.

    I was a bit concerned that the recipe called for too much oil. Once I coated the veggies I felt that the oil content was perfect.

    I could easily see preparing this for a dinner party. I would probably use two sheet pans and add lots of veggies – broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and red onions would be great.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  2. Lorena says

    December 24, 2019 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    This chicken has so much flavor and is easy to make! Delicious! My family loved it! This recipe will now be a regular. Thank you so much!

    Reply
  3. Bea says

    December 23, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    Very flavorful chicken! I used breasts and legs along with the thighs. I served it with a Greek salad too!

    Reply
  4. Sue says

    December 8, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    Will it hurt the texture of the meat if I marinate overnight?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 8, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      It should be fine!

      Reply
  5. Renee says

    November 20, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Hi. Quick questions

    Can you use skinless boneless thighs?
    Why do you use thighs with skin on?
    Thank You.
    Renee

    Reply
    • Sara says

      November 20, 2019 at 7:30 pm

      Bone-in, skin-on chicken tends to be juicier than boneless skinless chicken. That’s because the layer of skin helps to protect the meat from drying out. You can use boneless skinless if you prefer, just reduce the cook time.

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Amgerger says

    November 2, 2019 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it was wonderful.

    Reply
  7. Carlin says

    October 19, 2019 at 9:59 am

    I have chicken breasts (butterflied). Would the cooking time need to be reduced to avoid drying out? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 19, 2019 at 11:11 am

      Yes, cook for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

      Reply
  8. Natalie says

    September 29, 2019 at 8:05 am

    How long would I cook this if I want to do a combo of thighs and legs? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 29, 2019 at 8:24 am

      I’d keep the cook time the same!

      Reply
      • Natalie Muller says

        October 1, 2019 at 7:45 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
  9. Tracy says

    August 3, 2019 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    I made this exactly as instructed with great results. I marinated overnight. Incredible Greek flavour and better than a restaurant! I love that I could easily prep this ahead for an easy (and impressive) company dinner.

    Reply
  10. Valentina Ablaev says

    July 19, 2019 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    This is the best one-pan dinner for a busy weeknight! lOVE IT!!

    Reply
  11. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    July 19, 2019 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    Such an incredibly delicious meal!! YUM!

    Reply
  12. Toni says

    July 19, 2019 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    This was a huge hit with my family! Can’t wait to try it again!

    Reply
  13. Kristyn says

    July 19, 2019 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    This is my favorite kind of meal!! Love chicken & potatoes & these are especially flavorful & tender!

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    July 19, 2019 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    Easy, delicious chicken dinner!

    Reply
  15. Sabrina Almas says

    July 17, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent flavors! Will make again and again

    Reply
  16. Anna says

    July 16, 2019 at 8:26 am

    5 stars
    I am obsessed with this chicken! It’s delicious!

    Reply
  17. Katie says

    July 16, 2019 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Every since I went to Greece I’ve craved Greek flavors like this. So yummy!

    Reply
  18. Suzy says

    July 15, 2019 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my go to meals! It’s so simple to just throw everything on one sheet pan and cook it! The flavors are amazing!

    Reply
  19. Valerie says

    July 15, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    One pan dishes are so easy! My husband would really enjoy this, particularly if it had the feta you suggested.

    Reply
  20. Jessica says

    July 15, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    Okay this was amazing! Thanks so much!

    Reply
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