Few dishes capture the heart of Greek home cooking quite like Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes. Roasted together in a single pan, bone-in chicken thighs and hearty potatoes soak up a bold marinade of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and rosemary. The result is crispy-skinned chicken, tender potatoes, and a glossy, lemony pan sauce that tastes like it came straight from a seaside taverna.

This recipe is beloved for good reason: it’s simple, affordable, deeply flavorful, and made entirely in one roasting pan. Whether you’re feeding a family or entertaining guests, it delivers classic Mediterranean comfort with minimal effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Authentic Greek flavors from lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil
• One-pan convenience with almost no cleanup
• Crispy chicken skin and golden potatoes
• Naturally gluten-free
• Perfect for weeknights or special occasions

Home cooks love how forgiving and adaptable this recipe is — easy to follow, yet flexible enough to tweak to taste.

What Makes Greek Lemon Chicken So Special?

The magic lies in the balance. Lemon juice adds brightness and acidity, olive oil brings richness, garlic adds depth, and oregano delivers that unmistakable Greek aroma. As everything roasts together, the potatoes absorb the flavorful pan juices while the chicken skin crisps up beautifully.

Finishing the dish by deglazing the roasting pan ensures no flavor is left behind — that tangy pan sauce is pure gold.

Ingredients

• 4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ½ cup Greek olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 cup chicken broth, divided
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (optional, for garnish)

How to Make Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

1. Prep the Oven and Pan

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

2. Marinate

In a large bowl, combine chicken and potatoes with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, rosemary, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

3. Arrange

Place chicken thighs skin-side up in the roasting pan. Tuck the potatoes around the chicken. Drizzle with ⅔ cup chicken broth and spoon any remaining marinade over the top.

4. Roast and Toss

Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Toss the potatoes and reposition the chicken skin-side up.

5. Finish Roasting

Return to the oven and bake another 25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).

6. Crisp the Potatoes

Transfer chicken to a platter. Broil the potatoes for 2–3 minutes until deeply golden and crispy.

7. Make the Pan Sauce

Place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the remaining ⅓ cup chicken broth, scraping up all browned bits. Strain and pour the sauce over the chicken and potatoes.

8. Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh oregano and serve hot.

Tips for Best Results

• Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor and crispiness
• Don’t skip the broiling step — it makes the potatoes irresistible
• Fresh lemon juice is essential (bottled won’t give the same brightness)
• Let the chicken rest briefly so juices stay locked in
• Double the sauce if you love extra drizzling over bread or rice

What to Serve With Greek Lemon Chicken

This dish is hearty on its own, but it pairs beautifully with:

• Greek village salad (tomato, cucumber, feta)
• Warm pita or crusty bread
• Tzatziki or yogurt sauce
• Steamed green beans or roasted asparagus

Storage and Reheating

Refrigerate:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Reheat:
Warm in the oven at 350°F until heated through. For best texture, avoid microwaving the chicken skin.

Make It Your Own

• Add sliced onions or whole garlic cloves to the pan
• Swap rosemary for thyme
• Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a creamier interior
• Add olives or artichokes for a briny Greek twist

Final Thoughts

This Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is proof that humble ingredients can create extraordinary results. Bright, savory, crispy, and comforting, it’s the kind of dish you’ll come back to again and again — whether for a casual family dinner or a memorable gathering with friends.