Greek Garlic Butter Chicken with Potatoes
Garlic butter chicken with roasted lemons, potatoes, and a vibrant herb-olive dressing brings Greek taverna flavors to your sheet pan.
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1h 10m
Servings
6
Calories
663/serving
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 6 whole chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole shallot
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 whole yellow onion
- 7 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cup fresh parsley, oregano, and dill
- 2 whole pepperoncini
- 0.75 cup Greek olive mix
- 7 oz feta cheese
Roast Potatoes and Lemons
Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss halved baby potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Add lemon halves cut-side down. Roast until potatoes begin to soften.
Season Chicken
Combine chicken with olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, chopped shallot, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Toss until each piece is well coated.
Roast Chicken with Aromatics
Remove the pan from the oven and nestle the seasoned chicken among the potatoes. Scatter sliced onion, smashed garlic cloves, and lemon slices around the chicken. Place a slice of butter on each piece of chicken. Return to the oven.
Prepare Herb Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh herbs, pepperoncini, and torn olives. Remove the charred lemon slices and garlic from the pan, finely chop the lemon and mash the garlic, then stir both into the dressing. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
Top and Serve
Crumble feta cheese over the hot chicken and potatoes, then spoon the herb dressing generously over the entire pan. Garnish with fresh herbs.
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Open in AppTips & Variations
- Smash the garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife to release more flavor.
- Don't skip the charred lemon in the dressing -- it adds a wonderful depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make this ahead?
- You can season the chicken and prep the dressing ahead of time. Roast just before serving.
- What sides go with this?
- Warm pita, a simple cucumber salad, or steamed rice complement this dish well.
Recipe inspired by the original at halfbakedharvest.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.
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