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Greek Restaurant-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

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Close-up of golden Greek Restaurant-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes in a pan, topped with herbs and sauce. A hand lifts one wedge with a serving spoon as another spoon drizzles tangy sauce over the potatoes.

If you’ve ever gone to a Greek restaurant and ordered “the potatoes” and thought about them for days afterward… these are those potatoes.

I get mine every time at Lefkes in Delray Beach. They’re famous for them — lemony, garlicky, glossy, crispy on the edges, and soaked in the most incredible broth. So the last time I was there sitting at the bar with my boyfriend, I did what any food creator would do — I asked the bartender how they make them. She grabbed one of the cooks, who came out and started explaining the whole process while I literally wrote it down in my phone. When he found out I was a food influencer he said he’d come back with more details… and then he disappeared forever 😂!

But honestly? He gave me everything I needed — and these came out exactly like the restaurant. If you’re making this you have to make it with my Prime Rib, Whole Roasted Chicken or My Roast Leg Of Lamb

These potatoes cook slowly in a lemon-olive oil-chicken broth bath so they absorb insane flavor, then they get broiled until golden and caramelized on top. And don’t you dare throw out the liquid — that’s gold. Drizzle it over the potatoes, chicken, lamb, or even rice.

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The best pan for any roast!

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use a different type of potato?

While russets are ideal for absorbing the lemon-garlic flavor and getting tender inside, you can also use Yukon Golds for a creamier texture. Just keep in mind that waxy potatoes won’t absorb as much liquid, and roasting time may vary slightly.

Can I make this recipe vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the chicken stock with vegetable broth. The flavor will still be bright and aromatic thanks to the lemon, garlic, and herbs.

Close-up of golden Greek Restaurant-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes in a pan, topped with herbs and sauce. A hand lifts one wedge with a serving spoon as another spoon drizzles tangy sauce over the potatoes.

Greek Restaurant-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes

If you’ve ever gone to a Greek restaurant and ordered “the potatoes” and thought about them for days afterward… these are those potatoes.
I get mine every time at Lefkes in Delray Beach. They’re famous for them — lemony, garlicky, glossy, crispy on the edges, and soaked in the most incredible broth. So the last time I was there sitting at the bar with my boyfriend, I did what any food creator would do — I asked the bartender how they make them. She grabbed one of the cooks, who came out and started explaining the whole process while I literally wrote it down in my phone. When he found out I was a food influencer he said he’d come back with more details… and then he disappeared forever 😂!
But honestly? He gave me everything I needed — and these came out exactly like the restaurant. If you're making this you have to make it with my Prime Rib, Whole Roasted Chicken or My Roast Leg Of Lamb
These potatoes cook slowly in a lemon-olive oil-chicken broth bath so they absorb insane flavor, then they get broiled until golden and caramelized on top. And don’t you dare throw out the liquid — that’s gold. Drizzle it over the potatoes, chicken, lamb, or even rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine greek
Servings 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prep the potatoes.

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges. Add them to a large roasting pan or two 9×13 dishes. They should be snug but not stacked too high.

Make the lemon broth.

  • In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together:
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • Dijon mustard
  • oregano
  • paprika
  • salt
  • pepper

Pour over the potatoes.

  • Pour the mixture evenly over the potatoes. They should be almost submerged — not completely covered, but sitting in plenty of liquid.

Add the garlic.

  • Smash the garlic cloves and tuck them in between the potatoes so they flavor the broth as everything roasts.

Cover tightly.

  • Cover the pan tightly with foil so no steam escapes.

Roast.

  • Roast at 350°F for about 70-80 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.

Broil to finish.

  • Remove the foil and switch the oven to broil. Broil for 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden, caramelized, and glossy. Keep an eye on them — this happens fast.

Serve.

  • Spoon some of the remaining lemon-garlic broth over the potatoes before serving. That liquid is pure flavor.
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