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Greek Chicken recipe with a fresh lemon herb marinade. Tasty baked chicken ideal for weeknight meals or meal prep.
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Easy Greek Chicken

Fresh, herby lemon Greek Chicken is so simple yet satisfying! Make it any night of the week or for meal prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Chicken Main Dishes, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, Greek
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs*
  • ⅓ cup avocado oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients for the Greek Chicken to a zip lock bag and seal. Shift the contents of the bag around until everything is evenly distributed. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
  • When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Transfer the chicken thighs (including the marinade) to a large casserole dish and arrange it in a single layer.
  • Bake for 40 minutes then bump the oven temperature up to 420 degrees F and bake another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the skin on the chicken is golden-brown and crispy.
  • Serve with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

*You can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs, drumsticks, or chicken breasts
**Yogurt is a meat tenderizer! If you'd like, you can add it to the marinade for additional tangy flavor and an even more tender result.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8 | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 2g