If you’re a fan of simple one-pot chicken dinners, and want to imagine yourself eating in a cute taverna with blue wooden chairs, you’ll adore this baked Greek chicken & potatoes!
This one-pot baked Greek chicken & potatoes is one of the simplest every day meals in Greece. If you’d grown up there, most likely something like this would have appeared on the dinner table regularly. Over there, it doesn’t have a fancy name, it’s just called ‘chicken in the oven’. Which is very typical of Greek food, and one of the reasons I love it so much. It doesn’t sound (or even look) anything special, but boy is it delicious!
Alright, so Greek chicken & potatoes is tasty and easy. How do you make it?
You only need to follow 4 simple steps to get this delicious baked Greek chicken with lemon potatoes on your dinner table in about an hour.
- Roast some potato wedges in the oven for about 20 minutes.
- Nestle chicken thighs in among the potatoes.
- Drizzle the whole dish with a simple marinade containing these 3 ingredients: olive oil (lots of it!), the juice and zest of a whole lemon, dried oregano.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and bake for about 45 minutes.
One of the many great things about this meal is that it’s all made in just one pot. No pre-boiling of the potatoes or browning of the chicken is necessary.
After you’ve given the potatoes a head start in the oven, the only other ‘work’ you have to do is toss the potatoes around a bit before adding the chicken and drizzling over that delicious Greek marinade. Then pop the whole dish back in the oven.
And here’s where the magic happens. While the dish is baking, the juices from the chicken run into the potatoes and make them perfectly tasty, tender, and a little bit crispy.
You end up with a delicious one-pot meal with a kind of ready made lemony herby ‘sauce’ for dunking your bread into.
But how do I serve this baked Greek chicken?
I don’t know about you but I always like to know how to serve a meal I find online! The best way to serve this dish is with:
- a traditional Greek salad (see this post: how to make a Greek salad for a perfect recipe and how-to video!)
- fresh crusty bread
- tsatziki (or just Greek yogurt if you like – that’s what I usually serve!)
Don’t skip these little extras. Trust me, they turn a good meal into a fantastic meal – one you can just as equally enjoy as an easy midweek meal, or as a delicious Mediterranean treat to serve to guests.
The very best way to eat this baked Greek chicken & potatoes is with a huge Greek salad – made the easy, traditional way!
After you’ve made this Greek chicken a couple of times, you could probably make it without the recipe. A little more or less of each ingredient won’t make much difference to the final result. Just don’t skimp too much on the olive oil. ¼ cup might seem like a lot to pour over the potatoes and chicken, but (I repeat!!) it combines beautifully with the chicken and potatoes to make a gorgeous lemony sauce for dipping your bread into.
And if you find your potatoes stick to the pan a bit (or a lot), no problem! In fact, all the better. Scrape up all those delicious crispy bits and the person who gets them will be one very happy diner!
And if you like this baked Greek chicken & lemon potatoes recipe, you might wish to try this baked Greek chicken orzo, too! It’s also very delicious and easy, but perhaps a little bit different to what you usually make!
Please scroll down to the recipe to watch the handy how-to video!
Here’s the pot I like to cook this Greek baked chicken & potatoes in (affiliate link):
Lodge blue cast iron casserole
Baked Greek chicken & potatoes
This baked Greek chicken & potatoes is the easiest and yet surely one of the tastiest one-pot chicken dishes you could ever make. Millions of Greeks can't be wrong! Just bake chicken and potato wedges together drizzled with an olive oil, lemon and oregano marinade. Perfect served with a traditional Greek salad.
Ingredients
- 1.75 pounds medium-sized potatoes peeled & sliced into wedges
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus a little extra
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs (8-10 thighs)
- 1 lemon zest & juice
- 1 large teaspoon dried oregano
- salt & black pepper
Instructions
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Pre-heat the oven to 390F/200C.
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Put the raw potato wedges into a large baking dish or roasting pan (in one layer if you can). Drizzle with a little olive oil, toss with your hands and bake for about 20 minutes.
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Remove the potatoes from the oven and nestle the chicken thighs in amongst them in the dish. Add the squeezed lemon halves as well.
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Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice & zest & oregano and drizzle all over the chicken and potatoes. Grind over plenty of salt and black pepper, then put the dish back in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear when you poke the meat with a knife and the whole dish is golden.
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Serve with a big traditional Greek salad, Greek yogurt and crusty bread.
Recipe Notes
This can very easily be doubled or tripled for a larger number of people – just use a HUGE dish (or you could use 2 smaller ones of course).
Don't worry if the potatoes are a bit (or a lot!) stuck to the baking dish after you've pre-baked them. Just loosen them and toss before adding in the chicken. This will just make the potatoes all the more crispy and delicious when you serve the final dish!
Serve with a traditional Greek salad of tomatoes, cucumber, onions, green peppers, black olives and a big slab of feta cheese. Sprinkle the salad with oregano and plenty of olive oil just before serving.
Kathleen | hapanom says
YUM!!! Greek food is one of my favs – packed with a ton of flavor, but uncomplicated ingredients! I can’t wait to see the Greed Salad next!
Great GIVEAWAY!
Helen says
Thanks, Kathleen! I’ve been wanting to post about the Greek salad for ages … now seems like the right time 😉
Mira says
So excited about our giveaway!!!
This dish looks flavorful and delicious! I’ve told you I’m from the Southern part of Bulgaria, close to Greece and we make similar one pot chicken and potatoes. It is so easy to make, great for a light weeknight dinner. Pinned!
Helen says
Me too, Mira! I have a very good Bulgarian friend in Greece and a lot of the food was similar. Yum – I love it all! So glad you approve of this!
whatjessicabakednext says
This sounds like my sort of dinner! I love Greek food, this recipe reminds me of the chicken herb bakes my Mum makes! The giveaway sounds SO amazing! 😀 Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe!
Helen says
So glad you like it, Jess. I know you always appreciate my Greek recipes! 🙂
Laura says
Awesome giveaway Helen! You ladies are wonderful!! I’ll have to check out the other blogs. And of course, another nice lightweight recipes. Need that right now after holiday after holiday indulgence. You’re lightening up my waist and wallet. Thanks! (well, if I win, the wallet part, but you know. )
Helen says
Ha! There’s nothing I’d like better than for someone as lovely as you to win, Laura! Please do check out the other blogs (going to add in their links to the post in just a moment) 🙂
Lori @ TheHealthMinded.com says
LOVE the simplicity of this! Visited Greece this summer and this will bring back lovely memories for my family tonight! We all thank you! Off to the store now . . .
Helen says
Aw, Lori, I’m thrilled that you like this enough to give it a go tonight! I really hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we did!
Culinary Ginger says
What a delicious dish, can’t wait to try it. I’m also very happy to be involved in the giveaway with a great group of bloggers.
Helen says
Glad you like it, Janette … and so happy I could take part in this giveaway with you all, too!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
What a delicious dinner recipe, the whole family will love this! Also it must smell amazing!
Helen says
You’re right that this is a good family recipe – you can’t really go wrong!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I am a big fan of any kind of Greek food. I bet this has so much flavour in it. I have pinned and shared on Twitter too 🙂
Great giveaway!
Helen says
Aw, thanks for pinning and sharing, Dannii … you’re a star! Really glad you like this, too. I love this because it’s got such great flavour and yet is so so simple it’s hardly a recipe. Hope you try it out some time. 🙂
Analida says
Sounds delicious. I am a food blogger too. I am glad I found your site. It seems we share the same passion for international foods.
Helen says
Hello, Analinda! So glad you found me as well – I’ll pop over and check out your site, too!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
Thank you so much for the amazing giveaway, and omg! This dish sounds phenomenal!
Helen says
You’re so welcome, Allie … it’s a good one, isn’t it? 😉
marcie says
I love the sound of this Mediterranean meal, Helen, and with that salad on the side? Heaven! I’ve really been craving Greek food lately. 🙂 Awesome giveaway, too!
Helen says
This really is a heavenly meal, Marcie … although I say it myself. So simple and yet truly delicious. Glad you like the giveaway, too!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
LOVING all these flavors… I’m a big fan of Greek food and lemon-oregano is the bomb dot com!! Happy New Year Helen!
Helen says
Happy New Year to you, too! 🙂
cheri says
Love Greek food, especially dishes like this. Great give away Helen!
Helen says
Hi Cheri .. so glad you like it!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Helen, I am LITERALLY drooling all over my screen right now!!!!!! This looks so so SOOOOOO good!!!!!! I’m just imagining how amazing this chicken will taste with its lemony – oregano flavor. And the juices from the chicken crisping up the potatoes????? THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN THAT! <3 I so need to make this (with the Greek Salad, of course!)
Helen says
Hi, Samina! So happy you’re as enthusiastic about this dish as I am. It’s truly one of my favourite easy meals. 😉
Maggie says
It’s a pity that I didn’t try out this one when I was traveling in Greece! And totally agree that it goes great wit Greek salad. I love the refreshing seasonings in this recipe. Can’t wait to try out soon!
Helen says
Hello, Maggie! Never mind that you didn’t try this in Greece – it’s so easy to make at home and I promise you it tastes just like it would in Greece as it’s so so simple. 🙂
Queen of Spices says
so glad to see a giveaway that isnt restricted to the US! I am new to food blogging and am enjoying seeing such wonderful blogs as yours.
Helen says
Hello! Thanks so much for passing by. I so agree re. the non-US giveaway … it’s a rare thing indeed! Thanks so much for the compliment on the blog (blush) and … of course, a big welcome to food blogging! All the best!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
So perfect for a weeknight meal! I love the combination of flavors… especially when enhanced by crispy potatoes!!
Helen says
Hi, Annie, and Happy New Year! So happy you approve of this meal!
Eva says
Un repas méditerranéen? J’ai dit oui!! Surtout avec la grisaille de l’hiver !
Helen says
Je suis d’accord! Ce repas me rapelle beacoup des vacances d’ete! 🙂
[email protected] Well Floured Kitchen says
This dinner is amazing! Love all of those greek flavors- I cook with them often. Wish I was on the coast of the Mediterranean! Great giveaway too 🙂
Helen says
Hi, Sherri! Thanks so much for taking the time to pass by and comment. So glad you like this dinner – I just love the flavours and simplicity of Greek food. I wish I was over in the Mediterranean, too … although perhaps not today as it’s snowing there, I hear! 🙂
Ashley says
I just completely love the simplicity of this meal! And it sounds so so good!
And I cannot wait for that greek salad recipe … one of my absolute favs!!
Helen says
Aw, thanks, Ashley! Do try the chicken dinner – we had it again tonight and it can’t fail to please. Greek salad recipe just posted!
Liz says
Whoa, what a simple, delectable dish! Perect as we’re just on the last leg of our flight home. I need easy dinners for the next few days. I need to enter your giveaway, too, when I get back to my computer 🙂
Helen says
Great! So glad I could have been of some help to you this week, Liz! Hope you had a good trip and got home safely.
Kelley @ Chef Savvy says
What a wonderful giveaway! This chicken and potatoes looks amazing!! I love the combination of lemon and oregano.
Helen says
Hi, Kelley! So happy you like the giveaway and hope you entered! I also hope you try out this meal some time – it’s so worth it!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Helen you are so generous on both counts-firstly for giving us this delicious recipe and secondly for the giveaway! “D
Helen says
Tee hee … thank you, Lorraine! I aim to please! 😉
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
I need more as well as simple things to do with chicken so I am pinning this one.
Helen says
Great! Really hope you try this, Bintu! I had this again today for dinner and it really is a perfect mid-week meal!
[email protected] Eats says
I love dinners like this! So easy but packed full of flavour. And I entered the Giveaway!! Of course 😉
Helen says
So glad you like this, Nagi! My fave! 🙂
Denise says
This is dinner tonight- no lemons but grapefruit will have to do.Love Greek food!
Helen says
Hi Denise! Oh, grapefruit will be just fine … why not? Let me know how you found it!
Cheryl Gauden says
im going to print these out when i get some ink they sound amazing keep up the great work
Helen says
Hello, Cheryl! Oh, please do give this recipe a go! This is one of mine and my husband’s favourite meals. Honestly, you’ll really think you’re in Greece while eating this! Thanks so much for passing by!
Billie says
I have been looking for this recipe for a long time. This is it! This is so delicious!
Helen says
Hello, Billie! I’m so happy that this is something you’ve been looking for. This is seriously one of my all-time favourite meals. Don’t forget to have a Greek salad with it! 🙂
Aimee says
Love the crispy potatoes. So much flavor!!!!
Helen says
Thanks, Aimee! Hope you give it a go some time!
Christina says
This is a great weeknight dinner! So much flavor!
Helen says
Thanks, Christina!