Easy Crispy Greek Lemon Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
A quick and easy sheet pan dinner featuring crispy skin-on chicken thighs and roasted baby potatoes infused with lemon, garlic, and oregano for a bright, flavorful family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 medium lemons
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk until well combined.
- Add halved baby potatoes to the marinade and stir until evenly coated. Spread potatoes in a single layer on a prepared sheet pan.
- Place the chicken thighs in the remaining marinade, turning each piece to coat well.
- Nestle the chicken thighs skin-side up among the potatoes on the sheet pan, leaving space between pieces for air circulation.
- Roast in the oven for about 35 minutes. After 20 minutes, gently toss the potatoes with tongs or a spatula to promote even browning, keeping chicken skin facing up.
- Switch the oven to broil for the last 3-5 minutes to crisp the chicken skin, watching carefully to avoid burning. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and potatoes before serving.
Notes
Pat chicken skin dry before marinating for extra crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow air circulation. Toss potatoes halfway through roasting for even cooking. Watch closely during broiling to prevent burning. Bone-in chicken thighs keep meat juicy; reduce cooking time if using boneless. Optional additions include cherry tomatoes, red onions, or kalamata olives. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 35
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