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Greek Lemon Chicken

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 bone-in chicken thighs; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup lemon juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Juicy, tender, and golden-baked chicken thighs coated with lemon-herb Greek marinade, served with lemon herb rice and air fryer green beans.

Recipe by Downshiftology

From YouTube · Jul 23, 2023

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Juicy, tender, and golden-baked chicken thighs coated with lemon-herb Greek marinade, served with lemon herb rice and air fryer green beans.

15 min

Prep time

40 min

Cook time

55 min

Total time

Yield

Ingredients

9 ingredients

Method

4 steps

Make the marinade: In a small bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours (and up to 8 hours) in the fridge.
Transfer to baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade on top.
Bake the chicken: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and registers 175°F (80°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Optionally, you can baste the chicken a few times while it cooks. And for extra crispy skin, turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes. If you're serving this dish up for a dinner party, you can garnish it with lemon slices if you'd like.

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