Greek Lemon Chicken
A flavorful and easy Greek Lemon Chicken recipe featuring marinated chicken thighs baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over them.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate for longer for more intense flavors. Use a meat thermometer to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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