5 from 3 votes
Greek Lemon Chicken
This tender and juicy Greek Lemon Chicken is bursting with bold flavors from lemon, garlic and rosemary.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Marinate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
337 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
- ⅓ cup lemon juice fresh
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- lemon zest of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic grated
- 2 teaspoons rosemary fresh
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Add your chicken thighs to a food storage container and set aside.
- Add the garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, lemon zest, rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well combined and emulsified.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix, making sure all the chicken is well coated. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Transfer the chicken to a large oven-safe skillet or 9 x 13 casserole baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over the tops.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F when checked with a meat thermometer, then serve with your favorite side or salad.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.