Oven-Baked Greek Lemon Chicken with Oregano Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

Juicy chicken thighs baked with lemon and garlic, paired with oregano-seasoned roasted potatoes for a classic Greek meal. This Greek recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, lemons, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 medium, juiced and zested lemons
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, juice and zest of 2 lemons, 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1.5 tsp salt. Stir well to form a marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs and 1.5 lbs peeled and 1-inch chunked potatoes to the marinade. Toss everything until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a large roasting pan and scatter the potatoes around them. Pour 1/2 cup water into the pan to keep the potatoes moist.
4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crispy, and potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices spooned over.