Greek Chicken and Potatoes

Name: Greek Chicken and Potatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds bone in, skin on chicken thighs (4 total); 1 pound yukon gold potatoes; 2 lemons; 1½ tbsp dried oregano (preferably Greek); ¼ cup olive oil; ½ tsp kosher salt (plus more for the chicken); ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; fresh dill (for serving); ½ cup Greek yogurt (preferably full fat); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp finely chopped dill; ½ tsp kosher salt

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This easy Greek chicken and potatoes is made with lemon and topped with feta and a dill yogurt sauce. Cook it all on one sheet pan for easy clean up!

Greek chicken and potatoes with feta, yogurt sauce and fresh dill on a sheet pan.

Greek chicken and potatoes is an easy weeknight meal, and I've made it even easier by cooking it on a sheet pan!

I like this method because both the chicken skin and the potatoes get super crispy, and the lemon wedges give up all their juices, flavoring everything as it roasts in the oven. Yum!

And because I can never resist an opportunity to consume more dill, I've added a lemon-dill yogurt sauce for you to drizzle over the chicken thighs and those crispy taters for an added flavor bomb.

You'll feel like you're at a café in the Plaka in Athens, gazing up at the Acropolis in the distance. For more gluten free Greek recipe ideas, try my Stuffed Greek Peppers and this Traditional Greek Salad!

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How to make Greek chicken and potatoes
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Greek chicken and potatoes is an easy sheet pan dinner that's perfect for a weeknight!
Recipe

Three lemons, three potatoes, fresh dill, a large bowl of chicken thighs, and small bowls containing olive oil, salt, Greek oregano, and yogurt.

Ingredients you'll need

Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs: Why thighs? Because they are so easy to cook, and so affordable. Try to get 4 that are relatively the same size for even roasting.
Yukon Gold potatoes: I prefer Yukon Gold potatoes over russets because they get so creamy and melty inside!
Dried oregano: Preferably Greek oregano, but any will do.
Lemon: We are using lemon in multiple ways! It will be in the marinade for the chicken, lemon wedges will cook with everything on the sheet pan, and we'll use some in that yogurt sauce!
Olive oil
Feta cheese
Greek yogurt: Preferably full-fat.
Fresh Dill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

How to make Greek chicken and potatoes

Step 1: Make the lemony Greek marinade

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

A microplane grater next to a bowl of olive with Greek oregano, salt and lemon zest. A cut lemon is on the right.

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, Greek oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. If you have time, let it sit for a bit. See tips below.

A knife on a wooden cutting board with potatoes that have been cut into wedges.

Use a good chef's knife to slice the potatoes into wedges. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

A bowl of chicken thighs and potatoes marinating in olive oil and spices.

Step 2: Marinate the chicken and potatoes

Add the chicken and potatoes to the bowl with the Greek oregano/lemon marinade and toss to coat. Let the ingredients marinate for at least 10 minutes but no more than 30.

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Chicken and potatoes with lemon wedges arranged on a sheet pan ready to go into the oven.

Spread the chicken thighs and potatoes evenly on a sheet pan along with one lemon cut into quarters.

Chicken and potatoes that have become browned and crispy on a sheet pan.

Step 3: Roast the chicken and potatoes

Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning the potatoes occasionally, until the chicken skin is golden brown and the potatoes are crispy.

A yellow spatula in a small bowl of yogurt sauce with lemon and dill.

Step 4: Make the Greek yogurt sauce

While the chicken and potatoes are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice and salt.

Step 5: Top the chicken and potatoes with the Greek yogurt sauce, feta cheese, and fresh dill and serve!

To serve, top with crumbled feta, yogurt sauce and fresh dill. Add a lemon wedge on the side if you like.

Tips for the best Greek chicken and potatoes

If you have time, let the dried Greek oregano bloom in the olive oil for 10-15 minutes before you add the chicken and potatoes. This allows the dried herb's flavor to really seep into the olive oil for best results.
Don't let the chicken marinate for longer than 30 minutes. I find that lemon juice can start to "cook" the chicken and change the texture if it marinates too long. Don't worry, PLENTY of lemon flavor will get into everything as it roasts.
When it's time to turn the potatoes, give them a second out of the oven before you try to move them around so you don't lose the crispiness! If you wait 30 seconds or so, the potatoes will cool slightly and release from the pan, making it easier to turn them. Using a very thin spatula helps, too.
If you don't want to go to the trouble of making the sauce, just drizzle with the Greek yogurt by itself. (But the sauce is so easy and so worth it, so you really should!)

FAQ

Can you substitute fresh oregano for the dried Greek oregano?

Yes you can swap fresh oregano for dried. If using fresh oregano, you'll need about 4 tablespoons.

Do you have to marinate the chicken before cooking?

You don't have to marinate at all if you don't have time. Or you can cut the time shorter and just do 10 minutes or so.

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