Authentic Greek Potatoes
Prepared with aromatic garlic, fragrant herbs, and seasonings then slow roasted to perfection in an irresistible lemony chicken broth. These potatoes will transport you straight to a Greek taverna.
Ingredients
- 1.5kg roasting potatoes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2.5 tsp dried oregano
- 9 garlic cloves
- 1.5 lemon, juiced
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200C. Wash potatoes. Leave skin on or peel, either way works.
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Cut potatoes lengthwise in half and then cut again into quarters to make even sized wedges. Place potatoes in a deep baking dish, making sure not to overcrowd the dish.
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Pour olive oil over the potatoes. Season potatoes with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Mix together using your hands to ensure potatoes are evenly coated in seasonings.
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Peel garlic cloves and press with the back of your knife to lightly crush each clove. Place garlic cloves throughout the potatoes.
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Juice the lemons and pour lemon juice over the potatoes. Add in the chicken broth and water.
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Place roasting pan in the preheated oven uncovered for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Remove potatoes from oven and garnish with fresh lemon wedges, if desired.