Oven-Baked Lemon Oregano Chicken with Kalamata Olives

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Tender chicken thighs baked with bright lemon, fresh oregano, and briny Kalamata olives for a fragrant Mediterranean meal. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, extra virgin olive oil, fresh oregano leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in chicken thighs to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces in the marinade. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to absorb flavors.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Scatter 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives and 1/2 lemon thinly sliced around the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken skin is golden and juices run clear when pierced, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving, spooning pan juices and olives over the chicken for extra flavor.

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