Best 8 Lemony Roasted Chicken And Potatoes Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful, flavorful, and simple-to-make meal? Look no further than our lemony roasted chicken and potatoes. This dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. The chicken is succulent, juicy, and packed with flavor from the zesty lemon marinade, while the potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. With minimal preparation and a short cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Additionally, discover a collection of delectable recipes to complement your main course, such as a refreshing lemon vinaigrette dressing, a creamy lemon sauce, and a zesty lemon pound cake for dessert. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMONY ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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This one-dish meal tastes like it needs hours of hands-on time to put together, but it's just minutes to prep the simple ingredients. The meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. So easy. -Sherri Melotik Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 5 medium), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium lemon, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
4 chicken drumsticks (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon paprika
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place potatoes, onion and sliced lemon in a large bowl; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt, rosemary and pepper. Spread evenly in a greased roasting pan. Roast on an upper oven rack 20 minutes., Meanwhile, toss chicken with paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches., Place chicken over potato mixture. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170° and potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Immediately add spinach to vegetables, stirring to wilt slightly. Serve with chicken and, if desired, lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 31g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅔ cup chicken broth, plus splash to deglaze pan
chopped fresh oregano for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
  • Place chicken pieces in large bowl. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Place potatoes in bowl with the chicken; stir together until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with marinade.
  • Transfer chicken pieces, skin side up, to prepared roasting pan, reserving marinade. Distribute potato pieces among chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon remainder of marinade over chicken and potatoes.
  • Place in preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, keeping chicken skin side up; continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
  • Set oven to broil or highest heat setting. Toss potatoes once again in pan juices. Place pan under broiler and broil until potatoes are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes to serving platter with chicken.
  • Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth and stir up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain; spoon juices over chicken and potatoes. Top with chopped oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 283.6 mg, Fat 74.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

LEMON ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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One pan roasted chicken and potatoes tossed in the most flavorful lemon spice combo and roasted in the oven until juicy tender. It's such an easy weeknight meal!

Provided by Katya

Categories     Main

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. lemon zest, about 3-4 lemons
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2 lbs. bone-in-skin-on chicken thighs
1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, about 2 large, peeled, halved + cut into wedges
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Kosher salt and fresh black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, thyme, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the chicken, potatoes, and onions to a large bowl. Pour the lemon spice mixture, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss thoroughly to combine.
  • Arrange the chicken skin side up, potatoes, and onions on the prepared baking pan. I like to lightly season everything with salt and pepper once arranged on the pan to ensure it is seasoned well before going in the oven.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake, covered, for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover, toss the potatoes around and spoon some of pan juices over the chicken. Top with lemon slices, and continue baking, uncovered, for additional 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked and potatoes are tender.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Fat 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 40.3 g, Cholesterol 177.6 mg

LEMON AND HERB ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BABY POTATOES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 to 5 pound) free-range chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, halved
1/4 bunch each fresh rosemary, thyme, and parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
11/2 pounds red new potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Rinse the chicken with cool water, inside and out, then pat it dry with paper towels. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, and then stuff the lemon, garlic, and herbs inside. Place the chicken, breast-side up, in a roasting pan. Tie the legs of the chicken together with kitchen twine to help hold its shape. Toss the potatoes around the chicken. Season the whole thing with a fair amount of salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Roast the chicken and potatoes for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Don't forget to baste the chicken with the drippings and rotate the pan every 20 minutes or so to insure a golden crispy skin. The chicken is done when an instant-read thermometer says 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh (the legs of the chicken should wiggle easily from the sockets too.) Remove the chicken to a platter and let stand for 10 minutes, so the juices settle back into the meat before carving. Serve with the roasted potatoes on the side.

LEMON-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH POTATOES



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Thinly sliced lemons-whether slipped beneath the skin of a chicken or scattered around it in a pan-emit an incomparable aroma when roasted, taking on a honeyed overtone without losing any of their sassy edge.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
Coarse salt, to taste
1 whole chicken (about 6 pounds)
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
12 stems of fresh thyme, plus more for garnish
2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced and 1 halved
2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook potatoes in simmering salted water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, breast side up. Scatter potatoes, garlic, 6 thyme stems, and 1/2 of the lemon slices around chicken. Dot potatoes with 1 tablespoon butter divided into small pieces.
  • Stuff chicken cavity with 1 lemon half and 3 thyme stems. Truss chicken. Rub remaining 3 tablespoons butter on skin.
  • With your fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts. Push remaining lemon slices and thyme stems under skin in a single layer. Squeeze juice from remaining lemon half over chicken and potatoes, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast, turning potatoes 2 or 3 times, until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken thigh registers 165 degrees, about 1 1/2 hours. Let stand for 15 minutes. Garnish with thyme sprigs.

LEMONY CHICKEN WITH POTATOES AND OREGANO



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This might be the easiest roast chicken and potatoes recipe out there. Roasting lemon slices with the potatoes infuses them with a bright, zippy flavor. Then, you can eat the roasted lemon or not - the caramelized, intense flavor is for true lemon lovers only. Serve this with one or two of your favorite condiments on the side for dipping the potatoes.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, poultry, roasts, vegetables, main course

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lemons
1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 to 3), patted dry with paper towels (see Tip)
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 3/4 teaspoons dried oregano, plus more for serving
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more for serving
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup or hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and, if you like, line a sheet pan with parchment paper (not essential but helpful for cleaning up).
  • Trim the ends off 1 lemon, then cut the lemon in half crosswise.Thinly slice one half of the lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds into quarters, creating small triangles. Shake out the seeds then place the lemon quarters into a large bowl. Save the remaining lemon half for serving. Cut the remaining whole lemon into wedges, for serving.
  • Add chicken and potatoes to the large bowl with the lemon quarters. Add the oregano, salt and pepper; toss well. (Your hands are the best tools here.) Drizzle in the oil and toss again.
  • Arrange chicken thighs skin side up on one half of the prepared sheet pan, and potatoes and lemons on the other, spreading the potatoes out into one layer. Roast for 20 minutes. Using a long-handled spoon, stir the potatoes, then spread them out again in one layer. (You don't have to touch the chicken.) Continue roasting until chicken and potatoes are cooked through and everything is golden and crisped, another 15 to 20 minutes (40 to 45 minutes total roasting time).
  • To serve, squeeze the juice from the lemon half all over chicken and potatoes and give everything a good stir to incorporate all the tasty juices and browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with more oregano and salt, and serve with additional lemon wedges and condiments on the side.

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS WITH POTATOES



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Roasted lemon chicken thighs with potatoes is a one-pan dinner prepared in 5 minutes with only 7 ingredients. It's a quick and easy meal for every day.

Provided by chpmnk42

Categories     Baked Chicken Thighs

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium lemon, sliced
10 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on all sides.
  • Heat olive oil in a roasting pan set over two burners at medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down in the hot oil for 5 to 7 minutes. Turn chicken thighs and add potatoes. Mix potatoes with oil. Add lemon slices and garlic cloves and toss everything together so potatoes and garlic are well-coated in olive oil.
  • Transfer chicken to the oven and cook until chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir in the parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 284.1 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 79.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 266.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SKILLET-ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN WITH POTATOES



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This is a meal I have my students make in our nutrition unit. It has a delicious lemon-herb flavor and is simple to make. -Mindy Rottmund, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
8 cherry tomatoes
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a 10-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Arrange lemon slices in a single layer in skillet., Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. Place over lemon., In a large bowl, combine rosemary and the remaining oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and tomatoes; toss to coat. Arrange over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with minced parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: Roasting a whole chicken is more flavorful and economical than using chicken parts.
  • Season the chicken generously: Be generous with your seasonings, both inside and outside the chicken. This will help to create a delicious, flavorful bird.
  • Roast the chicken on a bed of vegetables: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Baste the chicken with lemon juice and olive oil: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Roast the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit: This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a simple salad are all great options.

Conclusion:

This lemony roasted chicken and potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy way to prepare a weeknight meal. The chicken is moist and flavorful, the potatoes are crispy and golden brown, and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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