Greek Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Greek Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes are a flavorful and comforting side dish featuring tender, golden potatoes roasted with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and paprika. This recipe uses chicken or vegetable broth to infuse the potatoes with a savory, tangy taste while roasting them to crispy, fork-tender perfection. Perfect for family dinners or Mediterranean-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2.5 lbs yellow or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges or cubes
Marinade and Roasting Liquid
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes evenly and achieving a crispy exterior.
- Prepare the potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges or cubes to ensure they cook evenly and retain a tender inside.
- Toss potatoes with ingredients: In a roasting pan, combine the cut potatoes with chicken or vegetable broth, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, and salt. Toss everything well to coat the potatoes thoroughly with the flavorful mixture.
- Cover and roast: Cover the roasting pan with foil and place it in the preheated oven. Roast for 40 minutes to allow the potatoes to absorb the flavors and start cooking through.
- Toss and continue roasting covered: Remove from the oven and gently toss the potatoes to ensure even cooking. Cover the pan again and roast for an additional 25 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, leaving mainly oil in the pan.
- Remove foil and roast uncovered: Take off the foil and roast the potatoes for another 15 minutes. This step browns the potatoes to your desired crispness and enhances flavor with caramelization.
- Serve: Transfer the roasted potatoes to a serving dish and drizzle with any remaining flavorful liquid from the pan for an extra burst of taste. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use either chicken broth or vegetable broth according to your dietary preference.
- Adjust the cut size of the potatoes to your liking; smaller pieces will cook faster but may dry out more.
- If you want a stronger lemon flavor, consider adding extra lemon juice in the final step before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth and ensure olive oil is used instead of animal fats.
- The covered roasting helps the potatoes absorb moisture and flavors without drying out, so don’t skip this step.
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