The Best Easy Greek Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Marinating Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
254 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Keto
The Best Easy Greek Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe
Description
The recipe combines bold Greek-inspired seasonings including garlic, lemon, oregano, and warm spices like turmeric and paprika. The marinade coats the chicken thighs thoroughly, helping the flavors penetrate and the meat to stay moist as it bakes. Using either bone-in or skin-on thigh pieces adds to the richness and texture contrast between crisp skin and tender flesh.
Baking at 350°F for about 35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175°F ensures the chicken is cooked through while maintaining juiciness. Letting the thighs rest five minutes after baking helps the juices redistribute. This dish pairs well with simple sides or salad for a well-rounded meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano I will often toss in a few sprigs of fresh oregano, dried
- 1 lemon sliced
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 6 chicken thigh bone in or skin on ok - please see cooking time notes, boneless, skinless
Instructions
- Remove chicken from packaging and pat dry. Set aside.
- In a gallon plastic bag or large bowl, add all ingredients except for chicken and mix well to combine.
- Add chicken to bag or bowl and cover to make airtight.
- Refrigerate and let chicken marinate at least 30 minutes up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Add chicken, lemons, garlic, and oregano to nonstick baking dish (I use an enamel baking dish since it is so easy to clean) with some marinade (about 2-3 tablespoons of marinade, not all of it).
- If adding more fresh oregano sprigs, place in dish.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 35 minutes - until chicken thighs are golden browned and 175 degrees F when a digital thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of chicken thigh.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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