Description
Crispy Greek potatoes bring Mediterranean sunshine to your plate with golden, herb-infused wedges roasted to perfection. Garlic, oregano, and lemon create a zesty flavor profile that transports you straight to a Greek taverna.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) baking potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges
- 1.5 cups (355 milliliters) chicken broth
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 2–3 tablespoons fresh)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Sprinkle of paprika
Instructions
- Select robust, firm potatoes suitable for roasting, ensuring they will hold their shape during the cooking process.
- Carefully slice potatoes into substantial wedges, maintaining uniform thickness to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Thoroughly rinse potato wedges under cold water, allowing excess starch to drain completely for a crispier exterior.
- Prepare a spacious baking vessel, creating a flavorful liquid bath combining aromatic elements like citrusy lemon, pungent garlic, earthy oregano, and rich chicken broth.
- Gently maneuver potato wedges through the fragrant liquid mixture, ensuring each piece receives a comprehensive coating of seasoned marinade.
- Position the baking dish in a preheated oven, maintaining a steady moderate temperature to encourage gradual, thorough roasting.
- Allow potatoes to transform, developing a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a creamy, tender interior, periodically checking doneness with a fork.
- If potatoes require additional cooking time, extend roasting duration in modest increments to achieve perfect tenderness.
- After removing from oven, permit potatoes to rest momentarily, enabling flavors to harmonize and settle before serving.
Notes
- Prep potatoes with precision by cutting thick, even wedges to ensure consistent cooking and optimal texture.
- Marinating potatoes in a zesty blend of chicken broth, lemon, and herbs infuses deep, authentic Greek flavor into every bite.
- Slow-roasting at a moderate temperature allows potatoes to become incredibly tender while developing a golden, crispy exterior.
- Creating a generous liquid base helps prevent drying out and guarantees potatoes absorb maximum seasoning during baking.
- Allowing potatoes to rest after cooking lets the flavors harmonize and helps them absorb remaining cooking juices for maximum deliciousness.
- Using fresh garlic and dried oregano provides an aromatic, traditional Greek countryside taste that elevates this simple side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg