Easy Greek Lemon Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
5 Chicken Thighs
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Greek
Easy Greek Lemon Chicken
Description
This recipe combines chicken thighs with a marinade of olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice and zest, and a fragrant blend of dried oregano, thyme, and crushed red pepper. The chicken, seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper, is placed skin side up in a skillet for roasting, which crisps the skin while keeping the meat juicy. Lemon wedges tossed in the marinade accompany the chicken, infusing further citrus brightness as they roast alongside.
Roasting at 375°F for 35 to 40 minutes allows the chicken to brown and develop texture on the skin, while the lemon and herbs provide complementary fresh, herbal, and mildly spicy flavors. The simplicity of ingredients highlights the lemon’s sharpness and herb aroma combined with tender yet crisp chicken thighs.
This chicken is well suited for family dinners or weeknight meals, serving with sides such as roasted vegetables, potatoes, rice, or salad. The natural juices and crisp skin make it a satisfying protein dish with balanced flavor. Because it uses bone-in thighs, the chicken remains moist throughout cooking.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken thighs bone in and skin on
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 2 lemon one cut into wedges and one juiced and zested, plural
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
- Add the chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, crushed red pepper, thyme, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl together and combine well.
- Place the chicken thighs in your cast iron skillet skin side up.
- Toss the lemon wedges in the leftover marinade and add to the skillet in between the chicken pieces.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes or until browned and crispy.
Notes
- The recipe is updated as of February 21, 2021, originally posted April 12, 2017.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for best flavor and moisture retention.
- Marinate chicken well for even flavor distribution.
- Roast skin side up to ensure crispy skin.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 323mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 23.4mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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