I’m that girl who makes an effort to encourage all the food on her plate to touch. In fact, I’m so weird that I’ll set the table for my family with a plate at everyone’s place and a shallow bowl for me. It looks odd, but I love eating out of a bowl as you know. All my food gets nice and cozy together, which is basically Mr. Picky’s NIGHTMARE. So what could be better in my eyes than a one pot or a one pan meal? Not only is everything all co-mingled, but it’s so easy!
I taught this one-pan Greek chicken last fall and I am still hearing from my students that it has become a staple in their dinner repertoires. It is a really flavorful and clean recipe, and even very picky kids seem to enjoy it. I personally love Mediterranean flavors the best, especially with chicken. Lemon, oregano, and garlic are not only delicious, but very anti-inflammatory as well.
I used a combo of halved breasts and thighs. I had the butcher cut the breasts in half so they would take the same time as the thighs. Use whatever parts you like the best. Because this recipe calls for roasting the chicken, bones and skin help keep the meat moist and flavorful. If you have a strong preference for boneless/skinless, you’d be better off grilling the meat.
The potatoes pick up such a nice flavor from the chicken and the lemon, but if potatoes aren’t your thing, you can add whole cherry tomatoes and/or big chunks of zucchini. I like to serve this with a non-starchy vegetable like garlicky broccoli or turmeric-roasted cauliflower. Cauliflower rice is really nice with this dish, too.
I’ll admit, I’m no food stylist, but one thing I have learned is that a little green to garnish always makes everything look prettier. If you decide to make this for guests, make sure you have a sprig of parsley to chop for a pop of color. Mr. Picky loves picking off green flecks, of course. Have a lovely weekend!
Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Lemon and Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unrefined, extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 2 large lemons + 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, about 2 large cloves
- 2 Tablespoons dried oregano, plus extra for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus extra for sprinkling
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (halved if desired) or equivalent amount of other pieces, such as 8 thighs
- 1 red onion, sliced into ¼-inch wedges
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the bowl and toss to coat. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper, unless you are using a stainless steel pan (you should grease the stainless pan).
- Arrange the chicken on the sheet pan and add the onion, potatoes, and lemon slices and spread evenly around the chicken. Drizzle onions, potatoes and lemon slices with a little olive oil. Sprinkle everything with a few pinches of dried oregano and salt.
- Bake for about 35-45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Whole bone-in chicken breasts will take 45-50 minutes. If the chicken isn't browned on top, but the meat is properly cooked, stick the pan under the broiler, about 6 inches from the heat source, for about 30-60 seconds, or until browned.
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I have made this recipe several times and it never fails to taste amazing!
Fast and easy! Makes the home smell like a fine dining restaurant.
oh so glad you loved it! This is a staple for me all year.
I’ve made this twice and it is SO GOOD! The flavors work so well together and it’s packed with tasty veggies and the chicken is incredibly flavorful. It’s really the perfect comfort meal. Had this with your carrots & garlicky yogurt on the side. Mmmm!
That’s wonderful! Thanks for taking the time to write a review. 🙂
Thank you Pamela. My daughter, in her first year of college, asked for this recipe for a special night away with friends. Everyone loved it and some took 2-4 servings!
That makes me so happy! It’s a comforting dish 🙂
Can’t wait to try this! Can I marinate the chicken one night and then bake it the next, meaning it will be marinating for 24 hours? Thanks!
Yes! Only if you use bone-in chicken. If it’s boneless, that’s a little too long.
yes, and it is so much better if you do
Love this recipe and want to make it for company. However – I only have 1 oven and I can’t get enough on one sheet pan. Could I put 2 sheet pans in? And use convection? But then will it not brown? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks.
Yes, that’s would I would do. Space your racks apart so that you would put one sheet pan in the upper third of the oven and one sheet pan in the lower third of the oven. Use convection and turn temp down by 25 degrees. If your oven cooks true to time at convection 25 degrees less, then you should be fine cookign for the same amount of time. BUT, it never hurts to check a little early. Convection should also allow you to leave the sheet pans and not rotate them. But again, it’s a good idea to look at the halfway point and make sure one tray isn’t browning more than the other. If that’s the case, swap the top and bottom sheet pans. This will turn out great!
this was wonderful. made it with boneless chicken breast and added more of the marinade on top. was flavorful and tender.. served with pita and tzadiki sauce. my picky teenagers loved it! thank you!
How great! It’s always so rewarding when the kids love what we make 🙂