Greek Lemon Chicken

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Greek
Ingredients: 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs; Optional: Crumbled feta cheese, minced parsley and sliced lemon

Total Time Prep: 15min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our Greek lemon chicken features bright, citrusy chicken with a kiss of grilled char. All it takes is 30 minutes of marinating and 15 minutes on the grill.

Ingredients

2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
Optional: Crumbled feta cheese, minced parsley and sliced lemon

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade. Pour remaining marinade into a shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish.
Place chicken on grill rack, skin side down. Grill, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 6-8 minutes longer.
Remove chicken to a serving platter; drizzle with reserved 1/3 cup marinade. If desired, top with feta cheese, parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 chicken thigh: 359 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.

This grilled chicken recipe is so full of flavor! The lemon and oregano flavors shine in this simple dish. It pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables or a side salad. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Recipe Creator

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