Sautéed Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Herbs

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with garlic, fresh herbs, and bright lemon juice for a flavorful and simple Greek-inspired dinner. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Season 6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 lbs) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and add 5 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Pour 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup chicken broth into the pan, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano over the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens.
  6. Step 6: Remove the lid, increase heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 3 minutes to reduce sauce further. Garnish with 6 lemon slices before serving.

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