Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Discover the flavors of Greece with this mouth-watering Greek Chicken and Potatoes Recipe! In this video, we'll show you how to make a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With tender chicken, crispy potatoes, and a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of Greek cuisine!Brining Video = https://tinyurl.com/EquilibriumBriningChickenPorkChicken Breakdown = https://tinyurl.com/BoneInChickenBreakdownHomemade Chicken Stock = https://tinyurl.com/ChefsChickenStock
Ingredients
Chicken and Potatoes
- 3-4 lb whole chicken (or pieces) bone-in, skin-on
- ~2 lb gold potates – washed and cut into wedges
- 1 medium yellow onion – half-moon slices
- 1 each lemon – sliced into rounds
- 1 cup chicken broth – homemade preferable (if using canned adjust the salt used)
- 12 each Kalamata olives – pitted
- As Needed fresh parsley – garnish
Lemon-Garlic Marinade (sauce)
- 1/4 cup EVOO – I use a Greek EVOO
- 2-4 lemons lemon zest – zest as many lemons as needed to squeeze the needed lemon juice (below) – zest before you cut and squeeze the lemons
- 1/4 cup lemon juice – freshly squeezed (see above)
- 12 each garlic cloves – minced – or use 12 squeezes from a tube of garlic paste
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dried rosemary – oregano can be substituted
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg – I prefer to grate a whole fresh nutmeg
Instructions
Brine the Chicken (Optional but preferred)
- Do this at least one day in advance. Brining Video = https://tinyurl.com/EquilibriumBriningChickenPork
If Not Brining
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt, applying under the skin as well.
Marinate the Chicken (Optional but preferred)
Do this the morning of your planned dinner.
- Make the lemon garlic marinade.
- Toss chicken with the marinade in a bowl, thoroughly coating all of the chicken.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
Assemble and Bake
- Arrange the potato wedges and onion slices in the bottom of an oven-safe baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces.
- Pour the lemon-garlic sauce over the chicken and potatoes.
- Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and potatoes are tender. (see notes)
- If more color on the chicken is desired, place the dish under a broiler until the color is what you want.
- Remove from heat and add the olives.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Video
Notes
Potatoes Undercooked
If the potatoes are not fully done at this point, remove the chicken pieces, and raise the oven temperature to 425°F and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.