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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

This Greek Lemon Chicken recipe features marinated chicken thighs cooked to perfection, bursting with lemon and herb flavors.
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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

  • Large bowl
  • small bowl
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 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

Chicken

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • 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.

Notes

Optionally, baste the chicken a few times while it cooks. For extra crispy skin, turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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 recipe, easy chicken dinner, Greek Lemon Chicken, lemon chicken, marinated chicken
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