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Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken and Potatoes


Mother's Roasted Lemon Greek Chicken and Potatoes recipe. Classic, Comforting and wholesome.

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CourseEntree
CuisineGreek, Mediterranean
KeywordGreek Lemon Roasted Chicken
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings4
AuthorElena Paravantes RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, legs)
  • 2 pounds potatoes cut in wedges soaked in water for 20 minutes
  • 1-2 tablespoons dry oregano
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2-3 allspice berries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 375 Fahrenheit (190 Celsius).
  • Wash the chicken with some wine and dry with paper towels. Rub in pepper, oregano and a bit of salt. Set aside.
  • Cut the potatoes in wedges or half wedges. Put in a large bowl.
  • Add about ½ cup olive oil to 2 pounds potatoes, the lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oregano, pepper and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix well so that all the potatoes are coated with the oil.
  • Pour the potatoes in a pan, so that potatoes are all in one layer. Makes sure if you have cut them in wedges and that the tips are not pointing up as they may burn. Place the chicken on top. Add 2-3 allspice berries, clove and the 2 garlic cloves cut in fours.
  • Add hot water in one corner of the pan and then tilt until there is enough water so that the water comes up about ¼ of the depth of the pan. Do not pour over the potatoes as this will rinse off the olive oil. If water starts to run low, add more hot water, about ¼ cup.
  • Roast for 20 minutes at 375 Fahrenheit (190 Celsius) and then lower at 350 Fahrenheit (175 Celsius) for about 1 hour (1hr and 30 minutes for a whole chicken) until potatoes and chicken are done. Make sure potatoes are not undercooked, they must be soft on the inside.

Notes

If you use a whole chicken that will serve about 6 people. Stuff the chicken with the lemon peel and garlic and add some cloves to the skin.
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