Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe

Four fully cooked Greek lemon chicken thighs with golden crispy skin and juicy meat resting in a large cast iron skillet with fresh sliced lemons.

4.86 from 7 votes

Easy Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs Recipe

This easy recipe for Greek Lemon Chicken is made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in the most flavorful lemon and garlic marinade. Pan-seared and then baked to golden perfection, enjoy this delicious chicken recipe with all of your favorite Greek-inspired side dishes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Marination Time30

Total Time1 5

Servings: chicken thighs

Calories: 500kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup olive oil
▢ ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
▢ 2 cloves garlic - finely minced
▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
▢ 1½ pound chicken thighs - bone-in, skin-on

Instructions

Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl then add the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with a thin layer of olive oil.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, draining off as much of the liquid as possible. Place the chicken in the pan, skin side down.
Cook for about 4 minutes or until the skin turns a golden color, then flip them over and pour the remaining marinade on top of the chicken.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving with freshly minced parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

These Greek lemon chicken thighs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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