Description
This Baked Greek Lemon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty lemon and herb mixture, roasted alongside potatoes and onions. Perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Potatoes and Onions:
- 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
Other:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a large baking dish.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in the dish, rub with marinade. Add potatoes and onion. Pour chicken broth into the pan.
- Roast: Roast for 40–45 minutes, basting with juices, until chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the lemon-herb mixture for 2 hours or overnight before baking.
- This dish pairs well with rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, or a Greek salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
