Kotopoulo Lemonato me Patates (Greek Oregano & Lemon Roasted Chicken Skillet) – Authentic Greece Recipe
The scent of every Greek Sunday kitchen: chicken and potatoes roasted in a pool of lemon juice, olive oil, and rigani.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇷 Greece (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, Golden potato wedges, Kalamata olives, Juice of 2 fresh lemons, Greek mountain oregano (rigani)
Ingredients for Kotopoulo Lemonato me Patates (Greek Oregano & Lemon Roasted Chicken Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bone-in or boneless chicken thighs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups golden potato wedges, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Greece seasoning (Greek mountain oregano (rigani), 6 cloves garlic, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, juice of 2 fresh lemons, and Greek mountain oregano (rigani), 6 cloves garlic, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine bone-in or boneless chicken thighs and golden potato wedges with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with Kalamata olives and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.