Lemony Chicken With Potatoes and Oregano

I think for a beginner cooks, some food safety info about chicken would be a good idea. Don’t wash chicken before using it, but make sure to wash up properly afterward, and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The step where you toss the chicken and lemon, and then add oil and toss again? This only works if you’ve done mise en place and your oil is already poured; if not, you’ve got to wash chicken and lemon off your hands, measure and add the oil, and then wash your hands again!

My Greek father who taught me how to cook used to make a very similar recipe. I also add quite a bit of garlic, some good feta, and Kalamata olives.

This seems like a dish that’s crying out for garlic. Has anyone tried that?

One way to avoid touching the raw chicken is to use tongs to gently toss the chicken, oil, and potatoes together. Use a tong to transfer the raw chicken to the sheet pan. Whenever I start a cooking a meal that includes raw meat, I always first run a sink full of hot, soapy water. That way, I can drop any thing that has touched the raw meat into the water as I am going along.

I grew up with this recipe, albeit minus the potatoes, marinating the chicken in oregano/thyme/whole garlic cloves/lemon etc. for a few hours or even overnight and then grilled and served with rice. Doing this in the oven with potatoes roasted in the juices/chicken fat was a revelation. Crispy, golden delicious bits, and so easy! Thank you for a wonderful recipe.

I surprised this recipe isn’t rated five stars because it is THAT good, as well as easy. I’ve made it three times since it’s discovery and added 1/2 inch slices of onion to the mix. Outstanding! Throw everything in a bowl and spread out on a baking sheet. How good can it get?

I complete understand not wanting to turn on your oven as I live in Phoenix AZ. When I try recipes in my air fryer .... I divide the cooking time in half. Cook at same temp as you would in oven. Test small piece. Add 5 minutes if not done. I have found this works for most recipes.

I'd brine the breasts for at least an hour (or in the morning before work or even overnight; they'll be ready for dinner time) for 2 breasts, use 2 cups water, 1 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp sugar), then roast ONLY the potatoes for the first 15 minutes, then add the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to be sure the chicken is 157-160F before removing it from the oven (It will reach 165F by the time it's on the plate). Enjoy!

Love this. I've been making a variation for years but due to trying to minimize carbs subbing artichokes for potatoes and when I have them olives or capers. Sliced or grated garlic never hurts either.

This is basically a Greek chicken dish. Definitely needs garlic and salt for authenticity and more deliciousness. Not essential but I’d also pre- boil the potatoes, dry, and shake in the pan before adding to the marinade - but separately from the chicken

No need to tinker with this recipe. The taste of caramelized lemon offsets the mild pungency of oregano to elevate the humble potato to new heights. Chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and redolent of just a touch of lemon. I ate this with a simple arugula-parmesan salad (from this site). Delicious and guest worthy (but double the recipe.)

We do pretty much the same thing on a gas grill, or the Weber kettle. Marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and oregano then carefully grill. For a whole chicken split in half, marinate at least an hour or so then pre-heat gas grill on medium and cook for about 15 mites a side, starting skin side up. Roast potatoes or rice, salad and a good rose round out the meal.

Should have written artichoke HEARTS!

I would love to make this recipe, but it's fixing to be 100 degrees today. I would think this can be made in an air fryer, which doesn't heat the house up nearly as much. Any suggestions for time and temperature?

We're preparing, not operating on the chicken. Think about the amount of waste you're creating. A good hand-washing with soap and water is really fine. BTW, some people have latex allergies that can cause anaphylactic shock!