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YaiYia's Greek Chicken

January 31, 2025 • 0 comments

YaiYia's Greek Chicken
Easy Greek Chicken and Potatoes A comforting meal packed with Mediterranean flavors! This recipe features tender chicken, golden potatoes, and a flavorful lemon-garlic sauce that doubles as a marinade. No marinating required, but feel free to prep ahead for deeper flavor.
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  • Servings: 3-5

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients

  • Chicken: 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (or a whole chicken).
  • Potatoes: 4 potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges.
  • Onion: 1 medium yellow onion, halved and cut into wedges.
  • Carrots: 4-6 whole carrots peeled
  • Celery: 4-6 celery stalks cut in half
  • Lemon-Garlic Sauce:
    • 1/3 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
    • Juice of 2 lemons
    • 8-12 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1½ tbsp dried rosemary or oregano
  • Chicken Broth: ½ to 1 cup for baking.
  • Lemon Slices: For garnish and added flavor.
  • Optional Garnishes: Fresh parsley and pitted kalamata olives and a piece of Greek Feta for a pop of color and extra flavor.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season generously with sea salt and black pepper, including under the skin for maximum flavor.
  3. Prepare Potatoes and Onions: Slice the potatoes and onions into wedges and arrange them in a baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Prepare Potatoes and Onions: Peel and cut the carrots and celery into halves and arrange them in a baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Make the Lemon-Garlic Sauce: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and dried rosemary (or oregano). Whisk well.
  6. Assemble the Dish:
    • Place the chicken pieces over the potatoes and onions.
    • Pour the lemon-garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
    • Add lemon slices on top of the chicken.
    • Pour chicken broth into the pan from one side, avoiding pouring it directly over the chicken.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and potatoes are tender.
    • If potatoes are underdone, increase the oven temperature to 425°F and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Remove fully cooked chicken breast pieces to avoid drying out.
    • For crispier chicken skin, broil for a few minutes until golden (watch carefully).
  8. Garnish and Serve:
    Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add kalamata olives for a burst of color and flavor. Serve hot and enjoy!
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