Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes delivers crispy skin and succulent meat alongside tender wedges of potato that soak up a bright lemon-garlic pan sauce. The oregano and rosemary add herbaceous depth while a hint of cayenne gives gentle warmth. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
- 2
Place the chicken and potatoes in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, salt, rosemary, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss until the chicken and potatoes are evenly coated.
- 3
Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in the prepared pan. Nestle the potato pieces around the chicken. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon any remaining marinade from the bowl over the chicken and potatoes.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss the chicken and potatoes, then return the chicken to skin-side up.
- 5
Continue baking until the 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).
- 6
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and keep warm; leave the potatoes in the pan.
- 7
Turn on the broiler, or set the oven to its highest heat. Toss the potatoes again to coat with the pan juices. Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the potatoes are crisped, about 3 minutes.
- 8
Transfer the potatoes to the platter with the chicken.
- 9
Set the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/3 cup chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 10
Strain the pan juices into a measuring cup and pour them over the chicken and potatoes.
- 11
Sprinkle with fresh oregano. Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 1375.14 kcal High 69%
- Protein 66.08 g Good Source 132%
- Carbohydrate 62.92 g 23%
- Total Fat 91.1 g High 117%
- Saturated Fat 22.11 g High 111%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 390.25 mg High 130%
- Sodium 854.14 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 234.81 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 4.9 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 753.15 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 13.13 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 45.72 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 1375.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1375.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes healthy?
- Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 1375.14 calories and 66.08 g of protein, or 132% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 854.14 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.11 g (111% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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