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One-Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

Published on July 31, 2026
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One-Skillet Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Crispy chicken thighs meet tender, oregano-rich potatoes in this lemony skillet dinner. Inspired by the classic Greek chicken and potatoes, this five-ingredient version is on the table in just 40 minutes, meaning you can dig into it any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds smalll Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 medium lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for the water
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 400°F. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Quarter 1 1/2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes. Thinly slice half of 1 medium lemon and remove the seeds from the slices; reserve the remaining half. Thinly slice 3 garlic cloves. Pat 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper.
  3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil into a 10-inch or larger oven-safe skillet. Add the chicken, skin-side down. Cook undisturbed over medium heat until the skin is well-browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add the potatoes to the boiling water and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes, then drain.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a plate, skin-side up. Add the potatoes, garlic, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are lightly browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Nestle the chicken on top of the potatoes and top with the lemon slices. Roast in the oven until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze the juice from the reserved lemon half over the chicken and potatoes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Recipe Stats

  • Jul 31, 2026
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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