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Published: Nov 6, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Baked Greek Chicken

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Greek Chicken Thighs on a platter with lemon wedges.

Baked Greek Chicken is an easy-to-make dish that is full of bold flavors. The chicken is juicy, tender, and delicious.

Chicken thighs are given a quick marinade and then baked to perfection.

Baked Greek Chicken with sliced lemon on a colorful platter.
Table of Contents
Greek Lemon Chicken
Key ingredients
Making baked Greek chicken
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
Serving suggestions
More delicious recipes using chicken thighs
Baked Greek Chicken

Greek Lemon Chicken

This tasty Greek Lemon Chicken is full of flavor. The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs.

It's easy to make and you can assemble the marinade in the morning, add your chicken, and let it sit in your fridge all day. In the evening you just place in a casserole dish and bake.

Since you can get by with just a 30-minute marinade, this is an easy last-minute dish to make too.

Key ingredients

Chicken thighs, lemons, garlic and olive oil on a countertop.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • Chicken - Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the most flavor. You could also use boneless chicken breasts, but you will need to adjust the baking time.
  • Lemon - Adds extra flavor and juiciness to the chicken. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • Olive Oil - Adds flavor and helps keep the chicken juicy.
  • Garlic - This recipe calls for 4 cloves of garlic for maximum flavor. You can always use more or less garlic, depending on your taste.
  • Seasoning - Dried oregano, thyme, parsley and rosemary gives the chicken Mediterranean flavor.
  • Dijon Mustard - Adds additional flavor. You could also use a coarse whole-grain mustard.

Making baked Greek chicken

How to make it

In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Trim excess skin and fat off of chicken thighs.
  • Make marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, herbs, and dijon mustard together.
  • Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or other container. Pour marinade over thighs. Close the bag and rotate or shake gently to fully cover the thighs with the marinade.
Oil and herbs in a large mixing bowl.
Chicken Thighs in a plastic zip top bag.
  • Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If possible, rotate bag at least once.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place chicken and the marinade in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and has reached 165°F. Baste once with marinade in pan halfway through cooking time.
  • Place under a broiler for 2-4 minutes to crisp the chicken.
Chicken thighs covered with herbs in a baking dish.
Cooked chicken thighs in a baking dish.
  • Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve extra marinade from the baking dish on the side.

Recipe tips

  • Be certain to trim off any excess skin. You don't want any skin wrapped around the underside of the chicken or it will become soggy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken. 165° F is the temperature you want.
  • Allow chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. This allows all the juices to be redistributed back into the meat which helps keep the meat juicy.
  • Placing under the broiler at the end is optional. It does help crisp up the skin. Keep a close eye on it, because it can burn quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I marinate the chicken?

You want at least 30 minutes to allow the chicken to become seasoned. A longer marinade will allow the chicken to absorb even more of the flavors. Do not marinate for longer than 24 hours.

How long will leftover Baked Greek Chicken last?

Cooled chicken should be covered, refrigerated and used within 3-4 days.

Serving suggestions

  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Homemade Rice a Roni
  • Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

More delicious recipes using chicken thighs

  • Honey Baked Chicken Thighs
  • Crispy Cast Iron Chicken
  • Baked Chicken and Rice
  • Apricot Chicken
  • Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Greek chicken thighs on a blue and white platter.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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Baked Greek Chicken with sliced lemon on a colorful platter.

Baked Greek Chicken

Kathy
Oven-roasted chicken thighs marinated in an easy-to-make homemade marinade.
5 from 16 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Time to Marinate 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 363 kcal

Equipment

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  • Baking Dish - 8 x 8 inch
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • lemon slices (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Trim excess skin and fat off of chicken thighs.
    6 chicken thighs
  • Make marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, herbs and salt together.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, ½ teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or other container. Pour marinade over thighs. Close bag and shake gently to fully cover thighs with the marinade.
  • Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. If possible, rotate bag at least once.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place chicken and the marinade in an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and has reached 165°F. Baste once with marinade in pan halfway through cooking time.
  • Place under a broiler for 2-4 minutes to crisp the chicken.
  • Remove from oven and allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve extra marinade from the baking dish on the side.
  • Serve chicken with lemon slices for garnish.

Notes

  • Be certain to trim off any excess skin. You don't want any skin wrapped around the underside of the chicken or it will become soggy.
  • Use a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken. 165° F is the temperature you want.
  • Allow chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. This allows all the juices to be redistributed back into the meat which helps keep the meat juicy.
  • Placing under the broiler at the end is optional. It does help crisp up the skin. Keep a close eye on it, because it can burn quickly.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1thighCalories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Julia Fore says

    November 06, 2023 at 3:06 pm

    This is outstanding! A lot of marinades are too strong.

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    • Kathy says

      November 07, 2023 at 4:39 am

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

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