Greek Lemon Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Lemon Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe uses a lemon and yogurt-based marinade infused with garlic and oregano to tenderize and flavor chicken thighs. The marinade covers the skin-on, bone-in thighs, which are lightly salted before soaking. After marinating for at least 15 minutes, the chicken is arranged skin side up in a baking dish, coated with the marinade, then partially baked.
Feta cheese cubes, cherry or grape tomatoes, and kalamata olives are added mid-roast, imparting creamy, tangy, and briny accents to the dish. The chicken finishes roasting until cooked through and golden brown, balancing zestiness from lemon and richness from the olives and feta. The skin crisps nicely in the oven.
This roast pairs well with Mediterranean sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad, making for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
It is important to cook chicken to a safe internal temperature of 165°F. The marinade time can be up to 24 hours if desired, enhancing flavor depth.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- 4 ounces feta cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- lemon slices for garnish, optional
Instructions
- To make the marinade, place the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, yogurt, oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt and ground black pepper in a zip-top bag or a non-reactive bowl.
- Lightly season the chicken thighs with salt. Place the chicken into the marinade and mix to combine making sure the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the chicken, skin side up in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the skillet/baking dish from the oven and add the Feta cheese, tomatoes and Kalamata olives on top and in between the chicken pieces.
- Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the oven, garnish with lemon slices (optional) and serve.
Notes
- Cook bone-in chicken thighs to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and proper doneness.
- Marinate the chicken from 15 minutes up to 24 hours to develop deeper flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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