Description
Mediterranean sunshine dances through Jamie Oliver’s Greek lemon potatoes, crispy golden edges surrounding tender, herb-infused wedges. Fragrant rosemary and zesty citrus create a simple side dish that transports you directly to a seaside Greek taverna.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.2 kg / 2.5 lb potatoes (Desiree, Yukon Gold, or Maris Piper)
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
- ½ cup olive oil
Seasonings:
- 5 garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
Garnish:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh oregano leaves
Instructions
- Carefully wash and peel the potatoes, then slice them into robust wedges approximately 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) thick, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Prepare a roasting pan and combine the potato wedges with chicken stock, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and kosher salt. Thoroughly massage the ingredients to create an even, fragrant coating on each potato wedge.
- Position the roasting pan in a preheated oven at 200°C/390°F (180°C fan), allowing the potatoes to roast for 45 minutes. Midway through cooking, gently rotate the wedges to promote consistent browning and prevent sticking.
- Monitor the liquid levels during roasting; most of the chicken stock should evaporate, leaving a thin layer of aromatic oil coating the potatoes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the partially roasted potatoes to a clean baking tray. Carefully tilt the original pan and remove excess oil, drizzling it strategically over the potato wedges to enhance crispiness.
- Return the potatoes to the oven for an additional 35-40 minutes, turning them occasionally to achieve a golden-brown exterior with delicately crisp edges. The final result should showcase a perfectly caramelized surface with a tender, flavorful interior.
Notes
- Tilt the roasting pan occasionally to redistribute the golden, flavor-packed oil across the potatoes for maximum crispiness.
- Expect a leisurely 80-90 minute roasting journey that allows deep flavor development and perfectly tender interiors.
- Thick 3cm wedges create the ultimate texture contrast between crispy exterior and melt-in-your-mouth potato centers.
- Generous lemon juice cuts through richness, adding bright Mediterranean zest that makes these potatoes irresistibly addictive.
- Dried oregano weaves an authentic Greek seasoning layer that enhances the potatoes’ natural earthy undertones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg