One Tin Roast Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes - This Easy and delicious Greek Chicken and Potatoes is a real family favourite. In this recipe, the Chicken and Potatoes are coated in a vibrant and zingy Garlicky Lemon Sauce and then roasted to perfection. You can make this Recipe with whole Chicken or Chicken Thighs.
Ingredients for this Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe
This recipe is uses classic greek flavors. Here is the ingredient list -
Chicken - 1.9 - 2 kg whole, skin on Chicken. You can also use skin on Chicken pieces instead. Ideally Chicken Thighs.
Potatoes - We use Maris Piper Potatoes cut into wedges or small 1 inch pieces.
Marinade - Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Oregano, Salt, Olive Oil and Lemon.
Lemon Garlic Sauce - Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Lemon, Water or Chicken Stock/ chicken broth. We use lots of Garlic in this recipe. A whole bulb just in the sauce but trust me, it is so delicious! You can reduce the quantity if you prefer.
Sliced Lemon - Add some into the tin. These will add flavour and vibrance to the dish.
How to Make this easy Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe
For the full recipe with ingredient measurements, please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the page:
Marinade Chicken and Potatoes and Cook
Preheat the oven to 200 C/Gas Mark 6.
Place Potatoes and Chicken in a large baking tin and add Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, dry Oregano, extra virgin Olive Oil, Salt and fresh Lemon Juice. Add Lemon Slices. Tie the legs with twine. Bake for 30 minutes.
Note - Pictured here is Onion Salt. If you are using this, please do not add Salt. It is better to use Onion Powder. I just photographed the wrong ingredient here!
Make Lemon Garlic Sauce
Combine fresh Garlic, Salt, Lemon, Olive Oil and Water or Stock in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour Sauce over Chicken
After the Chicken has been cooking for 30 minutes, pour over the Sauce and cook.
Turn the heat up to 230 C/Gas Mark 9 and bake for a further 20 - 30 minutes till golden all over and the Chicken and Potatoes are tender. This step ensures you get tender chicken and extra crispy skin.
What to Serve with it?
This delicious greek garlic chicken recipe is a complete meal but you can serve it with bread to mop up some of the delicious pan juices as well as Greek Salad.
Variations and Substitutions
- You can use any seasonings of choice. Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme and Parsley work well.
- Add some Lemon Zest for an addtional citrus hit.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks instead.
Leftovers
Fridge - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer - To freeze, remove the Potatoes and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To reheat, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the Oven or Microwave.
How to make ahead
You can marinade the Chicken and Potatoes the night before and store the sauce separately in the fridge overnight. Cook the following day as per the recipe instructions.
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One Tin Roast Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 ½ - 1.9 Kg Chicken Skin on, Remove the chicken from the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking.
- 1 tablespoon Paprika I used Smoked
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Dry Oregano
- 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Lemon Sliced
Potatoes
- 4 medium Potatoes Peeled and cut into cubes
Sauce
- 1 whole Garlic Cloves crushed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Coarse
- 120 ml Olive Oil
- 120 ml Chicken Stock or Water
- 3 Lemons Juice only
Instructions
Marinade Chicken and Potatoes and Cook
- Preheat the oven to 200 C/Gas Mark 6.
- Place Potatoes and Chicken in a large baking tin and add Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, dry Oregano, extra virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper and fresh Lemon Juice. Add Lemon Slices. Tie the legs with twine. Bake for 30 minutes.
Make Lemon Garlic Sauce
- Combine fresh Garlic, Salt, Olive Oil and Water or Stock and Lemon in a small bowl and whisk together.
Pour Sauce over Chicken
- After the Chicken has been cooking for 30 minutes, pour over the Sauce and cook.
- Turn the heat up to 240 C/Gas Mark 9 and bake for a further 20 - 30 minutes till golden all over and the Chicken and Potatoes are tender.
Notes
What to Serve with it?
This delicious greek garlic chicken recipe is a complete meal but you can serve it with bread to mop up some of the delicious pan juices as well as Greek Salad.Variations and Substitutions
- You can use any seasonings of choice. Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme and Parsley work well.
- Add some Lemon Zest for an addtional citrus hit.
- Use bone-in chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks instead.
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