Description
These Oven Baked Greek Chicken Thighs are marinated in a creamy yogurt-based mixture infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs for a juicy and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Zest of one lemon
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Arrange the Chicken: Lay the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the Chicken: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Rest & Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate overnight. For a dairy-free option, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Easy chicken recipe, easy dinner idea, Greek chicken recipe, Healthy chicken dinner, lemon garlic chicken, Mediterranean chicken dinner, oven-baked chicken