Description
Chicken Riganati is a traditional Greek roasted chicken dish featuring bold, Mediterranean flavors of oregano, lemon, garlic, and olive oil. It’s simple yet deeply flavorful, cooked until golden and crispy, then served with roasted potatoes or a fresh salad. This is a classic taverna-style meal — hearty, rustic, and always satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or 1 whole chicken
- Juice of 2 large lemons 🍋
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 2 tsp dried Greek oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 lb Yukon potatoes (quartered), 1 red onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Marinate: Mix lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat Oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Arrange chicken in a baking dish. Add potatoes and onions around it if using.
- Bake: Roast uncovered for 40–50 minutes, basting halfway through with pan juices.
- Rest & Serve: Let chicken rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs and a final squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Use Greek oregano for authenticity 🌿
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor
- If using boneless chicken, reduce bake time to ~30 minutes
- Roast potatoes in the same pan for a one-dish meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg