Greek Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Potatoes
Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, then roasted with baby potatoes and a simple pan pan sauce.
Total
50 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
1
How many of these 9 ingredients are already on your shelf? That's the part we do — photograph your pantry and get a week of dinners built from what's already there.
Add to my week — freeServings
Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 10 oz Baby potatoes
- 1 large Lemon (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/3 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 minutes): Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Halve the baby potatoes. Pat chicken dry and cut any thick areas to even thickness.
- 2
Marinate: In a bowl, mix lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss potatoes with half the marinade. Rub remaining marinade over chicken.
- 3
Roast (35 minutes total cook time): Place potatoes on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes. Add chicken to the pan (nestle it among potatoes) and roast until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more.
- 4
Pan sauce: Transfer chicken and potatoes to a plate. Carefully pour off excess fat if needed, then add chicken broth to the hot pan. Scrape up browned bits and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced. Spoon sauce over chicken and potatoes.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
640
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 52 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
Goes well with this
Greek dishes that round out the meal.
Greek Lemon Orzo with Feta
Simmer orzo with lemon, garlic, and broth, then stir in spinach and feta until just wilted.
Greek Lemon‑Herb Quinoa Bites
Mini quinoa patties flavored with lemon and oregano, served with a simple olive‑oil drizzle.
Lemon-Dill Spinach Phyllo Cups
Bite-sized appetizers with a bright citrus profile and fresh dill.
Similar Recipes
Quince and Honey Tarte Tatin
Fragrant quince caramelized with Greek honey and olive oil pastry.
Oven Roasted Sheet Pan Gyros
A convenient one-pan version of the classic Greek street food featuring spiced ground meat roasted to perfection and served with fresh toppings.
Greek Spinach And Feta Phyllo Pie Spanakopita
A traditional savory Greek pastry featuring layers of crispy, buttery phyllo dough filled with a seasoned spinach and tangy feta cheese mixture.