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Greek Lemon Chicken

Delicious Greek Lemon Chicken for an Easy One-Pan Dinner

Enjoy a vibrant one-pan dish of Greek Lemon Chicken, perfectly marinated and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Skin-on Chicken Thighs Boneless thighs or breasts can be swapped for a lighter dish.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Consider dill or basil as fresh alternatives.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado or vegetable oil.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Opt for fresh lemon juice or lime for a twist.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder works if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano adds a fresher touch.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Switch to fresh thyme for more flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Reduce amount if using table salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Consider white pepper for a different nuance.
Cooking Essentials
  • 1 slices Lemon Slices Remove seeds before using.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Greek Lemon Chicken
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, and a sprinkle of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Place 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs in a large mixing bowl or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  3. About 15 minutes before you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  4. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and place them in a baking dish, skin side up. Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
  5. Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (80°C).
  6. Switch your oven to broil for the last 3 minutes of cooking for extra crispiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a Mediterranean salad or tzatziki sauce and is perfect for gatherings.

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