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Baked Greek Lemon Chicken

Baked Greek Lemon Chicken

This Baked Greek Lemon Chicken is a bright, comforting Mediterranean dish that blends tradition with modern simplicity. Marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and herbs, then oven-roasted to tender perfection, it’s a weeknight-friendly recipe packed with flavor, love, and nourishment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar optional
  • 0.5 red onion sliced thin
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes optional
  • baby potatoes halved, optional
  • fresh parsley or dill chopped, for garnish
  • Greek yogurt for serving
  • honey optional drizzle for sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil a baking dish or cast iron skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, pepper, and red wine vinegar if using.
  • Place chicken in the baking dish and pour marinade over. Rub to coat evenly. Marinate for 15–30 minutes at room temperature (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
  • Pour chicken broth into the edges of the dish, not over the chicken. Add baby potatoes and/or cherry tomatoes if using.
  • Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and is golden. Spoon pan juices over chicken halfway through baking.
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. This helps keep it juicy.
  • Top with chopped parsley or dill, an extra squeeze of lemon, and a spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired. Optional drizzle of honey for sweetness.

Notes

This dish pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, pita bread, or Greek salad. Let the chicken rest after baking to retain juices. Always use fresh lemon for best flavor, and avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 38gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword baked chicken, easy dinner, Lemon Chicken
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