Greek Lemon Chicken

Ingredients for Lemon Chicken

Simple, but packed with flavor, you are going to be blown away by how easy and delicious this is. So let’s get cooking.

• Chicken Thighs: Bone in and skin on.
• Olive Oil: Adds incredible flavor and helps the chicken cook.
• Garlic: Freshly minced.
• Salt and Pepper:This is to taste, I used Kosher salt.
• Dried Oregano: A staple in greek cooking.
• Crushed Red Pepper: Adds bit of heat.
• Dried Thyme: Thyme works great with chicken.
• Lemons: You will need 2 lemons, one for cutting up and one for zesting and juicing.

Let’s Make Easy Lemon Chicken!

The marinade itself couldn’t be any easier to make. The secret flavor you’ll crave comes from the lemon wedges that roast along side the chicken. Everything cooks in one pan for easiness and quick clean up.

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Mix: Add the chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, organo, crushed red pepper, thyme, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl together and combine well.
3. Pan: Place the chicken thighs in your cast iron skillet skin side up.
4. Combine: Toss the lemon wedges in the leftover marinade and add to the skillet in between the chicken pieces.
5. Cook: Roast for 35-40 minutes or until browned and crispy

Tips and Variations for the Best Chicken

This greek lemon chicken is so easy and forgiving. It is hard to mess up. I love dishes like that. You can’t go wrong with this zesty, bright chicken dinner.

1. Chicken: Using chicken thighs with the bone and skin on will create the juiciest and most tender chicken. You can use chicken breasts too. I recommend cutting the breasts so they are even thickness. That way they will cook more evenly. Chicken legs would also work.
2. Marinate: You can marinate the chicken for up to 5 hours before cooking it if you would like. It will intensify the flavors that much more.
3. Garlic: If you can use fresh garlic you will not regret it. It will give a better flavor.
4. Serve it with: Make it a middle eastern night to remember and serve it with Homemade Naan, Hummus, and this yummy Greek Spinach Pasta.
5. Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave.