Can I use boneless chicken for this recipe?

Yes, but bone-in chicken adds richer flavor and keeps the meat juicy. If using boneless, reduce the cooking time by about 20 minutes.

What kind of potatoes work best?

Waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or Charlotte hold their shape well and absorb the lemony sauce beautifully.

Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?

Yes, you can marinate the chicken and potatoes in the sauce up to 12 hours in advance. Bake when ready to serve.

Crispy Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes 🇬🇷✨

Name: Crispy Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes 🇬🇷✨
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (bone-in, skin-on); Potatoes, peeled and quartered lengthwise; Water; Extra virgin olive oil; Lemon juice; Garlic cloves, chopped; Dijon mustard; Dried oregano; Salt

Juicy roasted chicken with golden potatoes, infused with lemon, garlic, and oregano—an easy, one-pan Greek classic bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Crispy Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes 🇬🇷✨

There’s something magical about Greek roasted chicken and potatoes — the aroma of lemon, oregano, and olive oil filling the kitchen feels like a warm hug from the Mediterranean 🌞. This one-pan classic, known as Kotopoulo me Patates sto Fourno, is comfort food at its finest — juicy chicken, tender potatoes, and a tangy, garlicky sauce you’ll want to mop up with crusty bread 🫓.

🍋 A Greek Family Favourite

This dish captures the simplicity of home-style Greek cooking. Just a few ingredients — chicken, potatoes, olive oil, garlic, and lemon — combine to create rich, roasted perfection. The chicken skin crisps beautifully while the potatoes soak up all the lemony, herby pan juices underneath.

It’s the kind of dish you’ll find on Greek tables every Sunday — hearty, full of sunshine, and effortlessly delicious.

🫒 How It’s Made

The secret is in the lemon garlic sauce. You’ll whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, and salt — simple but bold. Pour it over your chicken and potatoes, and let the oven work its magic.

After an hour and a half of slow roasting, the chicken turns golden and the potatoes become tender and caramelised at the edges. Don’t forget to baste during the last few rounds — it’s what gives that irresistible glossy, crisp skin! 😋

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve your Greek lemon chicken with:

A fresh Greek salad with cucumber, tomato, olives, and feta 🥗
Crusty bread or pita to soak up all the juices
Or a simple side of roasted courgettes or green beans for extra greens

It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or when you just want a comforting meal with bright Mediterranean flavors.

💡 JojoM’s Tips

Baste the chicken every 20 minutes during the last 40 minutes of roasting for extra crispy skin.
Use Yukon Gold or Charlotte potatoes for the best texture.
Add a splash of dry white wine for a more complex, savoury depth.