Greek Chicken and Potatoes

From: eggs-pear-a-mint

On May 2, 2008

The first time I made this recipe, it turned out absolutely fantastic. I loved it so much, I decided to make it for family the first night I moved back home. Because of the change in region (I moved from NY to Cali), the type of potato I used the second time around changed as well, from white to red. The red potatoes took much longer to cook, and it made the chicken terribly dry. I was very embarrassed. Now, I'm not ruling out the possibility that it turned out differently b/c I doubled the recipe, its very possible, but what I'm suggesting is that maybe why this recipe got mixed reviews is b/c the type of potato to use is not specified. Other than that, I followed the recipe to a "T" the first time around and is was flavorful, healthy, the chicken was juicy, and it was overall satisfying meal.

From: me & alex

On May 1, 2008

Wow, this was wonderful! I added some dried basil as well as some red pepper flakes and a little feta cheese in the last 10 minutes. We will make this again and again! Thanks so much!

From: Kethrae

On Jul 8, 2004

This recipe was indeed very easy and simple. I loved that it was a one dish meal. We had Greek salad with it, so clean up was a breeze. My DH and kids gobbled it down. It's been added to our permenant recipe list. I changed a couple of things though: 4 garlic cloves as opposed to 3, I changed the amount of water to 1/2 cup, and added 1 t. of basil in with the olive oil, lemon, and oregano mix. I also added a bit more lemon juice. Still, the chicken and potatoes were absolutely wonderful, as was the aroma during baking. Thanks for posting, FlemishMinx!

From: Roosie

On Sep 21, 2004

I cut this in half and cooked in a 9x9 casserole dish, which I feel was a little too small because everything did not brown properly. I couldn't help myself and added a bit of chopped onion that needed to be used and a bit of feta that's been sitting around collecting dust (not literally). Still, I have to agree with MacV, I found this a little bland and like it was wanting something more. BF liked it a lot so I may try it again and see what I can work out (in a larger pan, particularly because I was irked that a lot of my potatoes weren't browning well !) But overall I think this is a good recipe! I never would have thought to cook the chicken with the potatoes and they really add to each others flavors in doing so. I think this recipe would also be very kid-friendly and, like Latchy said, a good stanby where you know you will always have all the ingredients on-hand. Thanks for a nice dinner, FlemishMinx.