Description
This Yummilicious Greek Lemon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to impress your guests. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty lemon and herb mixture, then roasted to perfection for a mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- juice and zest of 2 large lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Other:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Roast: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour chicken broth around the pieces, and roast for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Spoon pan juices over the chicken, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Pair with roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, or a Greek salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
