Greek cuisine · Meat & Kebab

Oregano Chicken

Chicken pieces baked in the oven with potatoes, generously drizzled with oregano, lemon and olive oil.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 1 kg chicken pieces
• 1 kg waxy potatoes
• 3 tbsp dried oregano
• 2 lemons
• 6 garlic cloves
• 100 ml olive oil
• 150 ml chicken broth
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• Salt, pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C, peel the potatoes and cut into thick wedges, crush the garlic and pat the chicken pieces dry.
2. Whisk olive oil with the juice of both lemons, 2 tbsp oregano, paprika, salt and pepper into a marinade.
3. Mix the potato wedges and garlic with half the marinade in a large baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Place the chicken pieces skin-side up on top, rub with the remaining marinade and pour the broth in around the edge.
5. Bake for 60 min., basting twice with the pan juices, until the skin is crispy and the meat juices run clear.
6. Move the dish to the top rack shortly before the end, broil for 5 min., sprinkle with the remaining oregano and let rest for 5 min. before serving.