Lemon Chicken and Potatoes One Pan Favorite

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes recipe is an easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in zesty lemon and herbs, paired with roasted potatoes, it’s a flavorful meal that fits beautifully into Mediterranean diet recipes.

The combination of fresh ingredients and simple preparation makes this dish both satisfying and healthy. You’ll appreciate how quickly it comes together while delivering a delicious dinner for the whole family.

Easy Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

This dish features juicy chicken thighs roasted alongside seasoned potatoes until golden and crispy. It takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for a simple yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons (juice and zest of one, and sliced for garnish)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare Potatoes: In a separate bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and some oregano.

Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a large baking dish, adding the potato wedges around them and laying lemon slices on top of the chicken.
Roast: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and tender. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy your Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes with a side salad or crusty bread.