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Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken + Potatoes (One Pan)

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Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes is an easy and healthy recipe for the perfect dinner!

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! | https://cafedelites.com

With all of the recipe testing, video making and chaotic hair pulling going on around here, this one pan meal was welcomed with opened arms. There’s nothing easier than throwing ingredients into a pan and letting the oven do the work.

Juicy, crisp chicken infused with lemon, garlic and herbs, baked in the same pan as crispy potatoes, charred peppers (capsicums), zucchini and onion. A complete meal in a pan ready in less than an hour!

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! | https://cafedelites.com

One pot and pan dinners are a favourite around here. Spanish Chicken and Rice, Ravioli in a Creamy Tomato Beef Sauce, Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon + Asparagus, to name a few. But this one takes the cake — or the potato, as the case may be.

For this recipe, you’re going to sear your chicken first, because crispy skin… THEN you’re going to throw the rest of the veggies into the pan, throw the pan into the oven, and throw yourself onto the couch for a well need half hour nap before it’s done. I hear you cheering. I’m cheering right here with you.

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love! | https://cafedelites.com

THEN you’re going to order someone to wash that ONE PAN for you….plus any dirty dishes, while you go take a warm bath with a full stomach and content grin on your face. Am I right?

Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken + Potatoes (One Pot)

Garlic Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken And Potatoes, all made in the ONE PAN for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 55 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on , bone-in chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 4 large garlic cloves , crushed
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons salt , plus extra
  • 8 baby potatoes , halved
  • 1 red onion , cut into wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper (capsicum), deseeded and cut into wedges
  • 1 large zucchini , sliced
  • 4 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives
  • Lemon slices , to serve

Instructions

  • Pat thighs dry with paper towel. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, 2 tablespoon of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley and salt. Pour out half of the marinade and store in a jug to use later.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade in the dish and coat evenly. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes if rushed; 1 hour if time allows; or over night, turning each chicken thigh occasionally in the marinade.
  • Preheat oven to 220°C | 430°F. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-proof pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden browned (about 4 minutes each side). Drain some of the excess fat, leaving about a tablespoon for added flavour.
  • Arrange the vegetables around each chicken thigh. Drizzle the vegetables with the remaining marinade, tossing them through the oil mixture to evenly coat.
  • Cover skillet or dish with lid (or foil), and bake until the potatoes are soft and the chicken is completely cooked through (about 35 minutes). Change oven setting to grill / broil on a medium heat setting; uncover and cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until chicken and potatoes are crispy and golden browned. Serve with olives and lemon slices.
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  1. Elisa says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:23 am

    This dish was amazing!! So flavorful. I made a few changes but not to the marinade
    as it was perfect. I used bone in breasts, skipped the red peppers and used tomatoes instead for color. Had some artichoke hearts and yellow squash on hand so threw them in with the other recipe veggies. But that marinade…it made the whole dish! So delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe…definitely on my meal rotation!

    Reply
  2. Fifi says

    December 25, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is fabulous! I love it!

    Reply
  3. Rae says

    December 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    5 stars
    I made this exactly as written in one pot and it was a huge hit with my brother, mother, and 2 children!! My mom and brother are still asking for a repeat a year later!

    Reply
  4. Drew says

    June 18, 2020 at 11:53 am

    I added in tomatoes and broccoli and I 100% would recommend adding those. I also recommend marinading the chicken for as long as possible for the best taste.

    Reply
  5. bruces says

    April 02, 2020 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    My family loved this dish! I personally wouldn’t try to do it in a single pan next time. It would’ve been easier to coat the vegetables in a bowl prior to adding. The end result is all that mattered though – it was a hit!

    Reply
  6. B MacNeil says

    January 28, 2020 at 3:08 am

    5 stars
    So much flavour and simple to prep and cook. I substituted cherry tomatoes for zucchini. I want to make this meal again tonight is was so delicious!

    Reply
  7. Vicki says

    October 04, 2019 at 4:44 am

    I would like to make this ahead of time and was thinking I would marinate chicken overnight and then go ahead and sear the chicken the next day in the morning and prepare everything in roaster and stick in refrigerator until I am ready to cook it. Have you done it this way before? Reason being I don’t want to sear chicken and risk splatters on outfit I’m wearing for the dinner party not to mention smelling like the dish etc.

    Reply
  8. Rlhollo says

    April 11, 2019 at 5:28 am

    5 stars
    I made this to try for a later dinner party. I forgot to add the olives, of which I am a great fan. Still, I was so good and made great leftovers (i remembered to add them then and took it up a notch). I am making it again but will triple for the dinner party, browning the chicken then putting everything in a large roaster. I hope to have at least one serving left for lunch the next day!!

    Reply
  9. Lynne says

    February 05, 2019 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for dinner. It was absolutely wonderful. The only change I made was I substituted mushrooms for the zucchini. So so delicious and the prep was easy. I will definitely make again. Thank you for this great recipe.

    Reply
  10. Julia says

    January 25, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    My family loved it!! We made no alteration. One of the best chicken recipes I’ve ever followed – thank you!

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    December 17, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing dish!! I was wondering if you Can you make this in a pressure cooker? Wondering how long the potatoes would take

    Reply
    • Karina says

      December 19, 2018 at 10:47 am

      Hi Lisa, yes you can! I’d suggest following the manufacturers directions as all machines tend to be different. My pressure cooker would cook this dish in about 25 minutes. If you try it, please let us know how you go!

      Reply
  12. Heather Buchanan says

    October 04, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Amazing!!! It was a little bit of prep, but well worth it. I let the chicken marinate over night. Thanks for sharing it!!

    Reply
  13. naja says

    September 29, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    5 stars
    whats the calorie on this dish

    Reply
    • Karina says

      October 03, 2018 at 5:01 am

      I like to use myfitnespal.com for any calorie or nutritional information. I hope that can help you too! XO

      Reply
  14. Kristi Kay Wiseman says

    September 14, 2018 at 2:26 am

    This was simply delicious! I am not good about leaving reviews but I had to comment on this recipe because it was just so good. I think the marinade sauce would be good used with chicken breasts or even tofu.

    Reply
  15. Kelsey says

    June 01, 2018 at 11:20 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious and so simple! I had double the chicken thighs, so doubled the marinade liquid and garlic but left the spices the same and it was so flavourful. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      June 01, 2018 at 11:43 am

      That sounds great! I am so glad that you made it and enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing and following along with me!

      Reply
  16. Sherrie says

    April 29, 2018 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    This meal was absolutely delicious and not too hard to make. Chicken was flavorful and juicy and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I feel like I just went out to dinner without leaving my home. Will make again. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      April 29, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      I am so glad that it was simple to make and that you enjoyed it! Thanks os much for sharing!

      Reply
  17. Deanna Piercy says

    April 19, 2018 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night and it’s a winner! We agreed we could eat this every week. I posted pics on Instagram and tagged you. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply
  18. QBall says

    April 15, 2018 at 11:10 am

    What a delicious recipe!!! The chicken (which was marinated overnight) was so tender, and the vegetables were sooo yummy! This will definitely be on our weekly meal rotation!

    Reply
  19. Michelle says

    March 21, 2018 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Awesome! I used breasts to cut down in the fat and I didn’t have any basil for the marinade. Next time I will add mushrooms just because we love them. Definitely a keeper!

    Reply
  20. Bruce says

    March 03, 2018 at 11:36 am

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! I made it for my wife and mother when she came to visit. They both loved it. I just added mushrooms, because we love them. Flavorful, and delicious.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      March 04, 2018 at 6:27 am

      That is great to hear! I am so glad that your wife and mum enjoyed it! Thanks so much for sharing with me!

      Reply
  21. Hazel says

    January 11, 2018 at 12:47 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! I used lime instead as I have had experiences of lemon in recipes. I forgot the red pepper and olives, will try it again with these

    Reply
  22. Marcie says

    December 30, 2017 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    Just done with dinner…..that was delicious!!…thank you for sharing your recipes…absolutely delish!!

    Reply
  23. Dee says

    December 13, 2017 at 2:22 am

    5 stars
    I used the marinade on boneless skinless chicken breasts which I smoked on my pellet smoker. It was absolutely delicious and moist, and super easy. I then use the rest of the marinade to roast in the oven cauliflower, potatoes and cherry tomatoes. It was fabulous all around and I will definitely make again. Thank you!

    Reply
  24. Chris Martin says

    December 11, 2017 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, so delicious. I changed the recipe around a little since my wife doesn’t like olives. I used capers instead. This dish was so flavorful. Definitely a hit with us both.

    Reply
  25. Kimbery Spivey Diaz says

    May 24, 2017 at 6:43 am

    What kind of pan/pot did you use ?? I am trying to buy a oven proof skillet that has a top with it and I cannot find anything besides a cast iron pan do you have any suggestions

    Reply
    • Karina says

      May 25, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Hi Kimbery, I used an enamel cast iron pan for this one! Other than that, you could use a normal roasting pan with a lid. They are cheaper and work just the same 🙂

      Reply
  26. Lisa says

    May 07, 2017 at 12:31 am

    This looks delish! I am having 40 people for Mother’s Day and want to give it a try. I will probably need to use a mix of white and dark meat chicken (breast, thigh, drumstick – all bone-in, skin-on). Any idea how it would affect cooking time? Do you think I need to stagger how I add everything (i.e., first the breast for say 5-10 min, then the thighs, then the drumsticks)?

    Reply
  27. Josie says

    February 03, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yes!!! Thank you so much! I tried this last night and it was delish! My husband really enjoyed it and that’s quite rare. The dishes were actually minimal which I loved, some one pot recipes are a massive mess to get to the one pot part. Thanks again!

    Reply
  28. GavinJBranks says

    January 04, 2017 at 5:18 pm

    5 stars
    Hello Karina, These look great – I love Garlic & Lemon flavors! Thanks so much for the recipe. I’ve just subscribed to your site.

    Reply
  29. stevejack says

    October 21, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Delecious 🙂

    Reply
  30. Linda says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:23 am

    5 stars
    One of the best recipe’s I have ever made. I did cheat and use all the marinade but also added more vegetables. Excellent flavor! I love that it is healthy and in one pot!

    Reply
  31. johnmorson says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    i am so happy to see this recipe,Thank you soooo much for sharing it!

    Reply
  32. Ashley says

    October 11, 2016 at 10:03 am

    5 stars
    Made this tonight and it turned out lovely! The only thing I plan on doing differently is adding the zucchini a little bit after everything has been cooking for a bit. They were a bit too well done for my taste. But other than that, super delicious!

    Reply
  33. Marty says

    September 29, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    Can I use skinless boneless chicken

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 29, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Marty, yes you can, however you will need to reduce the cook time of the chicken as fillets tend to cook faster than potatoes.

      Reply
  34. Jennifer says

    September 28, 2016 at 10:09 am

    Made this tonight – doubled recipe to feed a bigger family. What a hit! I served it with crusty bread, and there wasn’t a lick of sauce left on the plates. I’m going to try it with pork tenderloin, and possibly lamb – the sauce is addictive.

    Reply
  35. Jim says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:36 am

    Very tasty recipe!!! Thank you for sharing it! The only problem that I had was that I couldn’t get my wife to draw the bath for me.

    Reply
  36. Fran says

    September 27, 2016 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    This is delish ! made it tonight will make many times this winter

    Reply
  37. Carol says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Karina, These look great – I love Garlic & Lemon flavors! Right now i’m going to try this & Let me know.
    Thanks

    Reply
  38. Margie says

    September 19, 2016 at 6:14 am

    I only have bone in, skin on chicken breasts. Can I use those instead of the thighs ?

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Hi Margie. Yes, breasts are fine to use in this!

      Reply
  39. Karen Cook says

    September 17, 2016 at 5:38 am

    Tried this recipe tonight! FABULOUS!!!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Hi Karen! Love hearing that, thank you so much for coming back to let me know!

      Reply
  40. Sue says

    September 16, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    This was phenomenal! Thanks so much for the recipe. I’ve just subscribed to your site.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 19, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Hi Sue! Thank you so much and welcome!

      Reply
  41. [email protected] to Zest says

    September 16, 2016 at 8:21 am

    I have just discovered your blog recently and love the look of your recipes. Loving the look of this dish also, the flavor combo sounds amazing and that chicken…well it just looks damn incredible!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 16, 2016 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Kylie! Welcome to my blog!

      Reply
  42. Annie says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:34 am

    Hi! This looks delicious! When you say “drizzle the vegetables with the remaining marinade” do you mean the marinade the chicken had been in, or the half of the marinade that you originally separated and set aside “in a jug to use later”? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 15, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Hi Annie. Yes, the reserved marinade separated and set aside. Not the one the chicken had been in 🙂

      Reply
  43. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    September 14, 2016 at 10:29 pm

    Ughhh totally loving the idea of the one pan wonders! I hate cleaning multiple dishes at dinner! This meal is perfection! Totally swooning over the crispy chicken and potatoes! LOVE

    Reply
  44. Gia says

    September 14, 2016 at 4:46 am

    This looks delicious!! I get so excited every time you post a recipe since they are all delicious! I have two questions – If I want to leave the potatoes out for a low carb dinner what other vegetable can I substitute that with that will go well with this along with the onions and peppers? Have you tried the recipe with drumsticks? I would be interested in doing that

    Reply
    • Karina says

      September 14, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Hi Gia! I have tried this with drumsticks and it’s just as good. For lower carb options, id suggest replacing the potato with cauliflower in the last 15 minutes of baking time. Roasted cauliflower would go nicely!

      Reply
  45. Berthy says

    September 13, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    I’m so happy to see this recipe. I’ve been craving a good baked chicken and potatoes, and this looks like it’s going to hit the spot! THANK YOU! This is our dinner tonight.

    Reply

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