Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes

Lemon Greek Chicken and PotatoesPrepare this easy lemon Greek chicken and potatoes recipe in one dish for an easy dinner that turns out flavorful and juicy every time! 

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Ingredients:

• ▢1/2 cup olive oil
• ▢Juice of 3 lemons
• ▢2 teaspons salt
• ▢1 teaspoon black pepper
• ▢2 Tablespoons dried oregano
• ▢1 teaspoon thyme
• ▢2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ▢5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes cut into wedges and halved (about 1 1/2 – 2 inch pieces)
• ▢10 garlic cloves smashed
• ▢6 skin-on bone-in chicken drumsticks and legs

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Move the oven rack to the top third of the oven.
• In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dried oregano, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well.Juice of 3 lemons,1/2 cup olive oil,2 teaspons salt,1 teaspoon black pepper,2 Tablespoons dried oregano,1 teaspoon thyme,2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Place the chopped potatoes in a large casserole dish.5 medium yellow-fleshed potatoes
• Add the smashed garlic cloves to the potatoes.10 garlic cloves
• Pour 1/2 the olive oil and lemon juice mixture over the potatoes and smashed garlic. Toss to coat the potatoes evenly.
• Arrange the chicken drumsticks and legs on top of the potatoes, and pour the rest of the olive oil mixture on top.6 skin-on
• Use two hands to spread the seasonings evenly over the chicken and potatoes. Toss them slightly to ensure an even coating. Then, arrange the chicken pieces back on top of the potatoes.
• Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the potatoes are very tender and the chicken is a deep golden brown and has reached an internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes:

Air Fryer Option: Prepare the ingredients as usual. Then, arrange them in a single layer in an air fryer basket, working in batches as needed. Air fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping halfway through cooking. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.