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Easy Crispy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken with Lemon Potatoes

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A fuss-free, flavorful one-pan dinner featuring crispy skin-on chicken thighs and lemony roasted potatoes, inspired by classic Greek flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into wedges
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60 ml)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with half of the olive oil (2 tablespoons/30 ml), half the minced garlic, half the oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread them out in a single layer on one side of a large rimmed sheet pan.
  3. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In the same bowl, mix the chicken with the remaining olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece thoroughly.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on the other half of the sheet pan, spaced to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Roast in the oven for 35 minutes. Halfway through (around 17 minutes), use tongs to flip the potatoes and baste the chicken with pan juices.
  6. After 35 minutes, switch the oven to broil. Broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy, watching closely to avoid burning.
  7. Check doneness with a meat thermometer; chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). Potatoes should be tender and caramelized at the edges.
  8. Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
  9. Serve immediately while hot with crispy skin and tender potatoes.

Notes

Pat chicken skin dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent soggy skin and potatoes. Toss potatoes halfway through cooking for even roasting. Broil at the end for extra crispy chicken skin. If potatoes brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through cooking.

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