Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs

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How to Make Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken

Ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Juice from 2 lemons
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 4 garlic gloves minced
• 1 heaped tablespoon Dried Oregano (organic)
• 1 tsp Organic Greek Thyme
• 1 ts Dijon Mustard
• 1.7 oz. / 50g Gaint Caperberries
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large Casserole Dish
• Large bowl (optional)
• Wooden Cutting Board
• Ceramic Garlic Grater Plate
• Chef Knife
• Lemon Juicer (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the marinade 

• In a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, Dijon mustard, and season to taste with some salt and cracked black pepper.
• MIx for 30 seconds.

Step 2 – Marinate the chicken 

• Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pour the marinade over the thighs. 
• Use some kitchen tongs to mix the thighs to give them an even coating of the marinade. 
• Cover the bowl with kitchen wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes ( up to 8 hours) in the fridge.

Step 3 – Transfer to baking dish

• Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F. 
• Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade on top.
• Add a few lemon rounds for color and flavor and garnish with a few giant caper berries (you can use small capers if you don’t have giant ones). 

Step 4 – Bake

• Bake for around 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C /165°F with a Meat thermometer. 
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes (uncovered) before serving.
• Best served alongside lots of steamed white rice or plenty of fresh crusty bread to help mop up the delicious lemony sauce.

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Cooking tips

🍋 Preparation Tips

• Zest the lemons before juicing – a teaspoon of zest adds extra citrusy brightness to the marinade.
• Fresh vs. dried herbs: If you have fresh oregano or thyme, use about 3x the dried amount for a more vibrant flavor.

🍗 Marinating Tips

• Overnight marination: While 30 minutes works, marinating for several hours (up to 8) will make the chicken juicier and more flavorful.
• Room temperature before baking: Let the chicken sit out for 15 minutes after marinating so it cooks more evenly.

🔥 Cooking Tips

• Use a hot oven: Starting at 200°C / 400°F helps crisp the skin (if using skin on chicken thighs). For even crispier skin, finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes.
• Don’t crowd the pan: Leave space between thighs so they roast instead of steaming.
• Internal temperature check: When checking the chicken is done, be sure to insert the meat thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh (but not touching bone) for accuracy.

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One Pan Chicken Recipes

When it comes to an easy-to-make yet flavorful dinner option, you can’t go past one-pan chicken recipes, and this Greek Lemon-Herb Chicken thighs is one of the best we have tried. 

With literally, 5 minutes of prep and using a few pantry staples, this recipe is packed with flavor and is ideal as a weeknight dinner option, coming together in around an hour. 

Of course, the absolute best thing is that this recipe can easily be made in the one casserole dish. Sure in the video, we added it to a bowl to mix the ingredients, but hey, if you’re short on time for doing dishes, just make it in the casserole dish and you’re good to go! 

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Per Serving	% Daily Value (DV)
Calories	166 kcal	8%
Protein	4.2 g	8%
Total Fat	15.1 g	19%
Carbohydrates	4.8 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
Total Sugars	1.0 g	2%
Sodium	351 mg	15%

⚠️ Note: Values are estimated using USDA data and common food databases. Actual nutrition may vary depending on chicken size, olive oil absorption, caper brand, and portioning.

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