Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs and tender baby potatoes, baked to perfection with a zesty lemon and garlic marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- In a large baking dish, arrange the halved baby potatoes. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken and potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F) and the potatoes are tender.
- For a crispy skin, broil the dish for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a one-pan meal, add your favorite vegetables such as bell peppers or zucchini to the baking dish during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
- Substitute chicken thighs with bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg