Greek Lemon-Garlic Chicken (Kotopoulo Skorthato)

Name: Greek Lemon-Garlic Chicken (Kotopoulo Skorthato)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds potatoes; Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 pounds chicken, quartered; 1 heaping tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mediterranian; 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 large lemon, sliced into crosswise pieces; 1 1/2 cups water, more if necessary; Cucumber-tomato salad, optional

An easy baked chicken and potato dish featuring vibrant lemon, garlic, and oregano flavors.

⭐ 4.2 (98 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 100 minTotal: 115 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Greek

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F (176 C).
Peel and quarter potatoes lengthwise; season chicken and potatoes with salt and pepper.
Arrange chicken and potatoes in a roasting pan.
Distribute oregano, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon slices over the chicken and potatoes. Pour in water.
Roast uncovered for 1 hour 40 minutes, turning the chicken after 50 minutes.
Replenish water with 1/4 to 1/2 cup as needed, ensuring some liquid remains in the pan.
Remove from oven when the chicken's internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1569 kcal

Carbohydrate: 91 g

Cholesterol: 400 mg

Fiber: 11 g

Protein: 113 g

Saturated Fat: 20 g

Sodium: 952 mg

Sugar: 6 g

Fat: 84 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g