# Greek chicken and potatoes (from Food Wishes)

Video: [Greek Lemon Chicken & Potatoes (Roasted with Garlic & Herbs) | Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao) by [Food Wishes](https://www.youtube.com/@foodwishes).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.26 per serving, ~$3.78 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$19.74* per serving (94%) vs ordering out (~$21.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 whole chicken cut into sections chicken
- a whole bunch kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- a little bit of dry rosemary
- a whole bunch of dry oregano
- a little bit cayenne
- a fair amount of minced garlic
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- equally large amount olive oil
- peeled and quartered russet potatoes
- about 1/2 cup chicken broth
- splash water

## Steps

1. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=20s) Place chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl.
2. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=32s) Season the chicken generously with kosher salt, black pepper, dry rosemary, dry oregano, cayenne, and minced garlic.
3. [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=74s) Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil.
4. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=82s) Add peeled and quartered russet potatoes to the bowl.
5. [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=91s) Mix everything together thoroughly.
6. [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=132s) Transfer the chicken skin-side up into a lightly oiled large roasting pan, filling in gaps with the potatoes.
7. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=143s) Drizzle chicken broth or water into the pan to prevent burning.
8. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=154s) Spoon remaining marinade over the chicken pieces and potatoes.
9. [3:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=186s) Bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes or until cooked.
10. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=189s) Remove from the oven after 20 minutes to toss the chicken and potatoes in pan drippings, keeping skin side up.
11. [3:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=202s) Return to the oven until browned and cooked through.
12. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=211s) Transfer chicken to a serving platter, leaving potatoes in the pan.
13. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=214s) Set oven to broil and broil the potatoes for a few minutes for extra crustness.
14. [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=253s) Add potatoes to the serving platter with the chicken.
15. [4:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=256s) Add water or chicken broth to the roasting pan, heat on medium, scrape up pan drippings, strain, and spoon over the dish.
16. [4:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6OSMbfhIao&t=272s) Garnish with freshly chopped oregano.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- roasting pan
- stovetop burner
- oven

## What the video didn't say

- exact quantities for salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, cayenne, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and potatoes
- exact amount of water or broth added at the end
- servings and total preparation time not specified

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