Marjoram 10g

🍗 Greek Lemon-Marjoram Roasted Chicken & Potatoes 🇬🇷

🌟 Why This Recipe is Timeless

✅ Marjoram’s magic: Sweet pine flavor that complements lemon perfectly
✅ One-pan wonder with crispy potatoes cooked in chicken drippings
✅ Weeknight-friendly (10 mins prep) yet impressive enough for guests
✅ Gluten-free & paleo-friendly

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

The Marjoram Duo

• 2 tbsp dried marjoram (or ¼ cup fresh)

• 1 tbsp dried oregano (marjoram’s bolder cousin)

Chicken & Potatoes

• 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)

• 2 lbs baby potatoes (halved)

• ½ cup olive oil

• 1 lemon (juiced + zested)

Garlic Sauce

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tbsp marjoram

👩‍🍳 Pro Technique (Aegean Style)

1️⃣ Marinate (1+ hour):

• Coat chicken with olive oil, lemon juice/zest, marjoram, oregano, salt & pepper

2️⃣ Roast:

• Arrange chicken skin-up on potatoes in roasting pan

• Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 50 mins (no flipping!)

3️⃣ Garlic Sauce:

• Mix yogurt, raw garlic & marjoram (the heat mellows the garlic)

🍽️ Serving Ritual

• Drizzle: Pan juices over everything

• Garnish: Fresh marjoram sprigs

• Pair With: Assyrtiko white wine & horiatiki salad

💡 Marjoram Hacks

✔ 1 tbsp dried = 3 tbsp fresh (add fresh at the end)
✔ No marjoram? Use ⅔ oregano + ⅓ thyme
✔ Best with: Tomatoes, legumes & mushrooms

🌍 Global Marjoram Hits

📊 Marjoram vs Oregano

Chef’s Secret: For extra crispy skin, pat chicken dry and rub with baking powder before marinating!