Description
Baked Greek Lemon Chicken is a flavorful, juicy, and tender chicken dish that’s marinated in a zesty mixture of lemon, olive oil, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. It’s a perfect dinner option that’s easy to make and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 35-40 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Allow chicken to rest before serving. Garnish with parsley or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
