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Easy Greek Chicken

Juicy, lemony Greek-style chicken thighs with garlic and herbs that's simple to marinate and bake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 6 clove garlic
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste

Equipment

  • zip-top bag or shallow bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • casserole dish or baking pan
  • Oven
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine the avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme, and sea salt in a zip-top bag or bowl.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the bag or bowl and toss or seal and shake to coat each piece evenly in the marinade.
  3. Refrigerate the marinating chicken for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Transfer the chicken and any remaining marinade to a large casserole dish, arranging the thighs in a single layer skin-side up.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 420°F and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving.

Notes

  • You can use boneless skinless thighs, drumsticks, or breasts instead of bone-in thighs.
  • Adding yogurt to the marinade will tenderize the meat and add tang.
  • Marinate at least 1 hour for best flavor.
  • Do not exceed 24 hours of marinating.