Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
Juicy chicken thighs braised slowly with lemon, garlic, and oregano alongside tender roasted potatoes. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 375 minutes pairs bone-in chicken thighs, large potatoes, peeled and quartered, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp dried oregano, then brown the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil and sauté 5 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup lemon juice, stirring to deglaze the pan.
- Step 3: Pour the lemon-garlic broth over the chicken in the slow cooker. Add 4 peeled and quartered large potatoes around the chicken.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
- Step 5: Serve hot with the lemony sauce spooned over the chicken and potatoes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes take to make?
Total time is about 375 minutes (15 min prep + 360 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bone-in chicken thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes?
Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made this for my kids, they devoured it!
- ★★★★☆
The chicken was delicious, but the potatoes needed a bit more browning. Took a bit longer than the recipe said.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the lemon flavor, but it was a bit bland for my taste. Next time I'll add more herbs.
