Lemon Garlic Chicken with Potatoes

This simple chicken and potato dish is a reliable weeknight staple. Everything roasts together, the flavors stay clean, and the lemon keeps it bright without being heavy.

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Potatoes

This simple chicken and potato dish is a reliable weeknight staple. Everything roasts together, the flavors stay clean, and the lemon keeps it bright without being heavy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 pounds potatoes cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss potatoes with half the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan.
  3. Add chicken, garlic, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast for 45–50 minutes, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
  5. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Tangy… just wonderful.

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