Description
This Greek Lemon Chicken Bake is a simple, flavorful dinner that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table with minimal effort. It is warm and comforting, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish. Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- Pour the chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish around the chicken.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can add chopped potatoes or carrots to the dish for a complete one-pan meal.
- For extra lemon flavor, use thin slices of fresh lemon over the chicken before baking.
- If your chicken pieces are very thick, you may need to add 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece and sauce
- Calories: Varies based on cut
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate to High
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: High
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Very Low
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate