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greek lemon chicken in baking dish.

Greek Lemon Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Taste the flavors of Greece with this simple and flavorful Greek Lemon Chicken, marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs, then roasted to perfection. A quick and easy recipe for a delicious meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 388

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs about 1 pound
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic gloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Parsley freshly chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 garlic gloves minced, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Put the chicken thighs in a big bowl and pour the marinade over them. Let the chicken sit in the fridge for at least 1 to 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
    4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  3. Prepare for Baking: Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Put the marinated chicken into a baking dish and pour any leftover marinade on top.
  4. Bake the Chicken: Bake the chicken for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it reaches 175°F (80°C) with a meat thermometer. You can baste the chicken with its juices a few times while it cooks. For extra crispy skin, turn on the top oven broiler for the last 3 minutes. If you’re serving it for a dinner party, you can add lemon slices and parsley for decoration.
    Parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 689mgPotassium: 606mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg

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