The Best Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe You Will Ever Make

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Chop 7 large garlic cloves finely and transfer to a bowl.

Remove leaves from half a bunch of fresh thyme stems and chop finely, then add to the bowl with garlic.

Add 1 tbsp of dry oregano into the marinade.

Juice 1 lemon, rolling it first on the board for easier juicing, and add the juice to the bowl.

Pour about 1/3 cup of olive oil into the marinade and mix with a fork.

Peel 4 Yukon Gold potatoes and place them in water to prevent discoloration.

Cut the peeled potatoes into quarters and set aside.

Prepare 3 lbs of whole chicken, trimming off any excess fat and tips of the wings if necessary.

Generously cover the chicken with the marinade and season with salt, placing the squeezed lemon inside the chicken.

Drain the potatoes and pour the marinade over them, seasoning with salt.

Transfer the potatoes to the sheet pan with the chicken and pour 1/2 cup of chicken stock over everything.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and place the chicken and potatoes inside for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking periodically.

Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking before carving.

Drizzle carved chicken with additional lemon juice before serving.

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