Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe Is an Explosion of Fresh Flavors by Jan Mostrom

I made this easy one-pan Greek chicken recipe last night, and it was so simple and delicious!! Everyone loved this baked chicken recipe. I had quick and easy preparation in one large plan and the cleanup was a snap.

The lemon, shallots and garlic make such a great base for the marinade, and the chicken thighs are so tender and juicy. To make this easy Greek chicken you will need lemons for zesting and juicing (check out the health benefits of lemon), shallots, fresh garlic, olive oil, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, kosher salt, paprika, black pepper, boneless chicken thighs and fresh parsley for serving. If chicken breasts are more to your liking you can substitute those instead.

Serve this mouth-watering gluten-free chicken dinner over rice or another grain. Add a simple grilled vegetable and you’ll have an easy winner dinner that's ready in a snap!

Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 1 to 2 hours to marinate
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes plus time to marinate
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 small lemons, zested and juiced
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 - 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Recipe Notes

• Make sure to check the internal temperature of the chicken to determine when it’s done. Chicken is cooked and safe to eat at 165 degrees F on a food thermometer.

• Feel free to substitute chicken breasts and adjust time, as needed, to proper internal temperature

• if you don’t have time to let the chicken marinade, you can also just bake without the marinating time. The chicken will have a bit less flavor but is still delicious!

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the chicken into a baking dish. Add the remaining ingredients on top of the chicken. Use tongs to coat both sides of the chicken and mix the marinade around the thighs. Cover and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
   
   
2. Bake the chicken in a preheated 400-degree F oven for 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Sprinkle the top with chopped parsley if desired. Serve over rice or other grain, adding some of the marinade juices over the top of the chicken, and enjoy!
   

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