Herby Baked Lemon Chicken Thighs

Savory chicken with a light lemon, herb flavor that makes the perfect easy and healthy dinner option.

Course Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine Chicken, Greek

Keyword baked chicken thighs with lemon, baked lemon chicken, baked lemon chicken thighs, herby baked lemon chicken thighs, lemon baked chicken thighs, lemon herb chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 418kcal

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs bone in and skin on, trimmed
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 lemon sliced

Optional Garnishes

Extra lemon slices
Chopped parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Arrange chicken thighs in the baking dish side by side.
6 chicken thighs
In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
½ cup olive oil, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 1 Tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
Using a silicone brush, brush the mixture over the chicken thighs. Top chicken with slices of lemon.
1 lemon
Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes. Internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees.
Garnish with chopped parsley and additional lemon if desired.
Extra lemon slices, Chopped parsley

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or, transfer to freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.

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