Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes: A light flavorful side dish
Are you searching for a simple yet flavorful potato recipe to elevate your dinner table? Look no further than Greek-style lemon potatoes! With just a few basic ingredients and a trusty cast iron skillet, you can create a dish that bursts with Mediterranean flavors and crispy goodness.
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First things first, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F. While the oven warms up, peel and slice your potatoes into thin wedges. Don’t worry about being too precise; rustic cuts add to the charm of this dish.
Next, arrange your potato wedges in a single layer in a large cast iron skillet. Sprinkle them with garlic powder and season generously with sea salt and black pepper. These simple seasonings will infuse the potatoes with savory flavor as they roast in the oven.
The Secret Sauce
Now, it’s time to whip up the secret sauce that takes these lemon potatoes to the next level. In a medium bowl, combine chicken broth, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and dried oregano. This aromatic mixture adds brightness and depth to the dish, giving each bite a zesty kick.
Pour the sauce over the potatoes in the skillet, ensuring that each wedge is coated evenly. Then, pop the skillet into the oven and let the magic happen. After 25 minutes, give the potatoes a gentle flip to ensure even cooking. Then, let them roast for another 25 minutes until they’re golden brown and tender.

Crispy Perfection
Once the potatoes are cooked to perfection, it’s time to add the finishing touch. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and drain any excess liquid. Then, return the skillet to the oven for a final 5 minutes to achieve that irresistible crispy texture.
For an extra crispy finish, you can even slide the skillet under a hot broiler for a couple of minutes. Just be sure to keep an eye on them to prevent burning!
Serve and Enjoy Your Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes
Finally, take your Greek-style lemon potatoes out of the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Drizzle them with some of the reserved cooking liquid for added flavor and moisture. If you’re feeling fancy, garnish with fresh oregano for a pop of color and freshness.
Whether you’re serving these potatoes as a side dish or enjoying them as a satisfying main course, they’re sure to impress with their vibrant flavor and crispy texture. So why wait? Try this recipe today, perhaps with my Sticky Sesame Chicken Thighs, and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table!
Greek-Style Lemon Potatoes: A light flavorful side dish
Course: SidesDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes55
minutesIngredients
2½ lbs. Russet or other starchy potatoes, peeled and cut into thin wedges
1 t. garlic powder
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
¾ c. chicken broth
¼ c. extra virgin olive oil
½ c. fresh lemon juice
2 t. fresh lemon zest, preferably organic
½ T. dried oregano
Optional: Fresh oregano, for garnish
Directions
- Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 400°F.
- Prep and arrange the potatoes in a single layer in a large cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with the garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Set aside.
- Whisk together the chicken broth, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and oregano in a medium bowl and pour over the potatoes.
- Place the skillet in the pre-heated oven and cook for 25 minutes before carefully turning the potatoes. Return to oven for another 25 minutes.
- After cook time is complete, remove the skillet from the oven and carefully drain and reserve any excess liquid in the skillet. Return to oven for another 5 minutes or until the potatoes nicely browned on the edges.
Tip: You can also place the skillet under a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes for even crispier results. - Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving with some of the reserved cooking liquid drizzled on top. Enjoy!