Greek Chicken Easy Delicious

Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Chicken Easy Delicious recipe brings a taste of Greece straight to your kitchen! Juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated with a vibrant blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and rosemary, then roasted to perfection alongside sweet cherry tomatoes, tender red onion wedges, and optional briny kalamata olives. Finished with a sprinkle of creamy crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, this one-pan dish is as beautiful as it is flavorful. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy-to-make, oven-baked Greek chicken is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Serve it with warm pita bread, fluffy rice, or a crisp Greek salad for a complete meal packed with authentic, mouthwatering Mediterranean goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lemon (juiced and zested)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium red onion (sliced into wedges)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives (optional)
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (crumbled, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to get under the skin for maximum flavor. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).

Step 4

Place the sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and optional kalamata olives in a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss to coat.

Step 5

Nestle the marinated chicken thighs on top of the vegetables in the baking dish.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

Remove from the oven, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley over the top for garnish.

Step 8

Serve hot with a side of warm pita bread, rice, or a fresh Greek salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1172.6 grams (1172.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2123

Total Fat 170.00g	218%
Saturated Fat 41.20g	206%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 511mg	170%
Sodium 4858mg	211%
Total Carbohydrate 41.40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 12.20g	44%
Total Sugars 13.30g
Protein 118.60g	237%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 405mg	31%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1997mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.5%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 7.6%