Description
Greek Lemon Potatoes are a savory and aromatic side dish featuring tender roasted potatoes infused with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Slow-roasted to achieve a perfect balance of crisp edges and juicy interiors, this traditional Greek recipe is an easy and flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 1.2 kg / 2.5lb potatoes (Aus: Desiree, US: Yukon Gold, UK: Maris Piper)
Marinade & Roasting Liquid
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 5 garlic cloves, finely grated using a microplane
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan). This ensures it’s hot enough to roast the potatoes to golden perfection.
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut the larger ones into thick wedges about 3cm (1.2″) thick. Medium-sized potatoes should be cut into thirds to ensure even cooking.
- Coat Potatoes: Place all the potatoes in a roasting pan and add the chicken stock, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, dried oregano, and salt. Toss thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Roast Initial 45 Minutes: Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, then carefully turn them to promote even cooking. Continue roasting for another 25 to 30 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed or evaporated, leaving primarily olive oil coating the pan.
- Optional Crisping: For a crispy finish, transfer the potatoes to a separate tray. Tilt the original pan to scoop off excess oil (retaining some juices), then drizzle this over the potatoes before returning them to the oven.
- Final Roast of 35-40 Minutes: Roast the potatoes an additional 35 to 40 minutes, turning once or twice, until they are golden and crisp on the edges.
- Reduce Pan Juices: Optionally return the original pan with garlic juices to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce and brown the garlic, enhancing its aroma and flavor.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving platter. Drizzle with the reduced garlic pan juices or toss them in the pan for extra flavor. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and oregano leaves before serving.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes such as Desiree, Yukon Gold, or Maris Piper for the best texture.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness.
- Grating garlic finely with a microplane ensures it disperses flavor well throughout the potatoes.
- You can adjust salt levels to taste; 2 tsp provides a balanced seasoning for this quantity of potatoes.
- The optional crisping step intensifies texture but can be omitted for softer potatoes.
- Reducing the pan juices adds a rich garlicky sauce, which is optional but recommended for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek lemon potatoes, roasted potatoes, lemon garlic potatoes, oregano potatoes, easy Greek side dish, Mediterranean potato recipe
