Greek Baked Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Oregano

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Juicy chicken thighs roasted with bright lemon, fragrant oregano, and garlic for a simple weeknight meal that's both aromatic and satisfying. This Greek recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Arrange thighs skin-side up in a single layer in a baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Squeeze an additional 1 tbsp lemon juice over the chicken before serving to brighten the flavors.