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Greek Lemon Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

A flavorful recipe for Greek Lemon Chicken featuring marinated chicken thighs with lemon and herbs.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 thighs
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs

Marinade

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the marinade: In a small bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours (and up to 8 hours) in the fridge.
  • Transfer to baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade on top.

Notes

This dish can be marinated for up to 8 hours for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 325mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, dinner recipe, Greek Lemon Chicken, lemon chicken, Marinated Chicken, oven baked chicken
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