Oven-Roasted Lemon-Oregano Chicken with Greek Feta Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender chicken thighs roasted with fresh lemon and oregano, served alongside a crisp salad of cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese. This Greek recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in 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 460 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

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat all pieces evenly.
2. Step 2: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: While the chicken roasts, prepare the salad by combining 1 diced medium cucumber, 2 chopped medium tomatoes, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a bowl.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the salad with 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot roasted chicken thighs alongside the fresh feta salad for a balanced, flavorful meal.