Greek Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy and brimming with Mediterranean flavors, Greek Baked Chicken Thighs is the perfect one-pan dinner for any night of the week. This recipe showcases tender, bone-in chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme. Roasted alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and caramelized red onions, the dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and vibrant. The skin crisps up beautifully in the oven, giving the chicken an irresistible golden finish. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with rice, roasted potatoes, or a fresh Greek salad. Elevate your dinner table with this easy, flavor-packed recipe that’s both healthy and satisfying! Keywords: Greek baked chicken, Mediterranean chicken dinner, oven-roasted chicken thighs, easy one-pan recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 medium Red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the marinade. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Make sure they are not overcrowded to allow even cooking.
Scatter the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives around the chicken thighs in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden and crispy.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm with your favorite sides such as rice, roasted potatoes, or a Greek salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.5 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 729 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 5006 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 167.7 g | 335% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 293 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2832 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
