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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

This Greek Lemon Chicken recipe features marinated chicken thighs infused with lemon, garlic, and herbs for a deliciously tender dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Marinade and Chicken

  • 8 thighs bone-in chicken
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Make the marinade: In a small bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours (and up to 8 hours) in the fridge.
  • Transfer to baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade on top.
  • Bake the chicken: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and registers 175°F (80°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Optionally, you can baste the chicken a few times while it cooks and for extra crispy skin, turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes.

Notes

Garnish with lemon slices for a dinner party presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baked Chicken, chicken, easy recipe, herbs, lemon, marinade
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