Greek Cuisine

Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

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Cheap chicken thighs roasted with lemony potatoes in one tray, costed to the penny. A proper Sunday-tasting dinner for a fraction of the price, with barely any washing up.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 55 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.54

Approx £2.15 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Greek Lemon Chicken and Potatoes

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the potatoes into thick wedges and spread them with the chicken thighs in a large roasting tin.
  2. 2
    Whisk the juice of the lemons with the olive oil, crushed garlic, oregano, thyme and the stock cube dissolved in 200ml hot water, then pour over.
  3. 3
    Roast at 200C for 30 minutes, then turn the potatoes and baste the chicken.
  4. 4
    Return to the oven for a further 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat and the juices run clear.
  5. 5
    Rest for 5 minutes, spoon over the pan juices and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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