Traditional Greek Lemon-Oregano Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a bright lemon-oregano marinade that crisps the skin and infuses the meat with Mediterranean flavors. This Greek-inspired chicken recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 65 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 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Greek cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a roasting pan with foil.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp dried oregano, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and place them in the bowl; toss to coat thoroughly in the marinade and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up on the foil-lined roasting pan, pouring any remaining marinade over the top.
  5. Step 5: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with pan juices spooned on top for extra flavor.

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