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baked chicken thigh pieces rest on lemon beds on white baking sheet
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5 from 27 votes

Greek Lemon Chicken Recipe

Easy Greek lemon chicken takes minimal prep and makes chicken thighs juicy and delicious. The simplest lemon Greek seasoning creates big flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 thighs
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 Chicken Thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil or more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2-3 large Lemons zested and cut into ¼-inch slices

optional garnish

  • Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions

  • (recommended) Rest chicken 20 minutes at room temperature to remove the chill. Note: you can do this after it's oiled and seasoned, if preferred.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Pat CHICKEN THIGHS dry. Place in a mixing bowl with OLIVE OIL, LEMON ZEST, OREGANO, GARLIC, SALT, and PEPPER. Toss to coat.
  • Place LEMON slices on baking sheet in 6 beds (1 to 2 slices each). Set one CHICKEN THIGH on each bed. Brush the skin with any excess oil.
  • Bake 35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit next to the bone.
  • Rest the cooked thighs 5 minutes at room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, place remaining LEMON SLICES on a small baking sheet drizzled with a little OLIVE OIL and OREGANO. Set under the broiler for about 3 minutes, or until charred and tender.
  • Serve chicken thighs warm with lemon wedges garnished with PARSLEY.
  • To store, allow chicken to cool completely. Refrigerate up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Notes

  • If using frozen chicken, always thaw chicken completely before baking to prevent under-cooking.
  • There's no need to rinse uncooked chicken because bacteria will naturally be destroyed when the chicken reaches a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't cover the chicken while baking. Doing so will prevent the skin from becoming crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg