Chef John's 50 Best Mediterranean Recipes | Food Wishes

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Skinless breasts reduce fat while drumsticks are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and can be made from scraps.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade.

Peel and cut potatoes into wedges, then add to the bowl and toss to coat.

Place the chicken and potatoes in a large baking dish, arranging them in a single layer.

Sprinkle sliced onion over the chicken and potatoes.

Pour chicken broth around the chicken and potatoes in the dish.

Roast in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and potatoes are golden.

Baste the chicken and potatoes with the pan juices halfway through cooking.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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