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Golden roasted bone-in chicken thighs with crispy skin and lemon wedges in a roasting pan
greek / mediterranean Easy dinner

Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken Thighs

Crispy skin-on chicken thighs roasted over golden garlic potatoes in a bright lemon, olive oil, and dried oregano broth.

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Servings
4

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. In a 23x33 cm roasting pan or baking dish, arrange cut potato wedges in an even layer.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chicken broth, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour half the lemon marinade over the potatoes and toss to coat.
  5. Pat chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  6. Nestle chicken thighs skin-side up between the potatoes.
  7. Pour remaining marinade around potatoes (avoid pouring directly over chicken skin so it stays dry and crisps).
  8. Roast uncovered for 45-50 minutes until chicken skin is deep golden and crackling (internal temp 77°C / 170°F) and potatoes are fork-tender.
  9. Baste potatoes with pan juices. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and oregano sprigs; serve hot.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Essential Tips

  • Keep chicken skin exposed above the liquid so it bakes intensely crispy
  • Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape while soaking up delicious lemon pan juices
  • Dried Greek oregano has a far more concentrated aroma than fresh oregano for roasting

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

  • One roasting pan dinner with practically zero active effort
  • Potatoes absorb rich savory chicken drippings and bright lemon juice
  • Shatteringly crisp golden roasted chicken skin
  • Bright, clean Mediterranean comfort food

🔄 Delicious Variations

  • Add Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts in the last 15 minutes of roasting
  • Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over potatoes before serving
  • Add thick chunks of zucchini and bell peppers

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boneless chicken?
Bone-in skin-on chicken is best because it can roast for 45 minutes without drying out, giving potatoes time to cook.
Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes, assemble everything in the roasting dish and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
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