Oven-Baked Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with fresh lemon, oregano, and garlic for a fragrant and tender Mediterranean meal. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Place the chicken thighs skin-side up in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup water around the chicken to keep it moist.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with a drizzle of the pan juices.

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