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Golden seared chicken thighs with tender potatoes in a bright lemon-oregano sauce, a comforting one-pan Mediterranean dinner.
Made August 24, 2026
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Serves
Difficulty
easy
Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C/165°F.
Wash hands and surfaces after handling raw chicken.
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2 chicken thighs
250 g potatoes
1/2 onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
120 ml water
Chef's tip: For extra browning, don't move the chicken while searing; let it develop a golden crust.
Cut potatoes into 1.5 cm cubes, slice onion thinly, mince garlic. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet, add potatoes and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and oregano, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Return chicken to the skillet, add water and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender and chicken reaches 74°C/165°F, about 10 minutes.
Let the dish rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving.