Greek Chicken Easy Delicious
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Chicken Easy Delicious recipe brings a taste of Greece straight to your kitchen! Juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated with a vibrant blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and rosemary, then roasted to perfection alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, tender red onion wedges, and optional briny kalamata olives. Finished with a sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, this one-pan dish is as beautiful as it is flavorful. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy-to-make, oven-baked Greek chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Serve it with warm pita bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp Greek salad for a complete meal packed with authentic, mouthwatering Mediterranean goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium red onion (sliced into wedges)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives (optional)
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
Place the sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and optional kalamata olives in a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat.
Nestle the marinated chicken thighs on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish.
Serve hot with a side of warm pita bread, rice, or a fresh Greek salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.0 g | 218% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.2 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 511 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 4858 mg | 211% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 118.6 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1997 mg | 42% | |
*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.
