Best 8 Greek Baked Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with our tantalizing guide to baking succulent chicken thighs. Savor the authentic taste of this traditional dish, blending the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the tender texture of chicken thighs. Discover the secrets to creating a perfect balance of crispy skin, tender meat, and tantalizing aromas that will transport you to the heart of Greece. Prepare to relish the delectable flavors of juicy chicken thighs, infused with herbs, lemon, and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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The simple flavors of lemon and oregano turn ordinary chicken thighs into a perfect weeknight dinner.

Provided by Katie Workman

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher or coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds bone-in, skin on chicken thighs

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, container or sturdy zipper top bag, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly, add the chicken, turn to coat well, the cover or seal and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours (or even up to 2 days!).
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the baking sheet skin side up. Roast for about 40 minutes until cooked though, depending on the size of the thighs. Serve the roasted chicken hot, warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.39 g, Protein 31.43 g, Fat 41.06 g, SaturatedFat 9.89 g, Cholesterol 188.92 mg, Sodium 924.29 mg, Fiber 0.33 g, Sugar 0.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OVEN BAKED GREEK CHICKEN THIGHS



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Oven Baked Greek Chicken Thighs Recipe is a super fast and easy weeknight dinner idea. A quick and flavorful marinade with Greek yogurt, lemon, garlic and spices helps make this chicken super tender and full of flavor!

Provided by Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full fat preferred)
¼ cup olive oil
zest of one lemon
⅓ cup lemon juice
4-5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
2 tablespoons dried italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together ingredients for marinade. Toss chicken in marinade to fully coat. Allow to sit for at least 15 minutes, or keep in the refrigerator for longer, up to overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Arrange chicken on baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 353 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

GREEK LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES



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This simple Greek chicken and potato bake is a great family dinner. Chicken thighs are marinated in a garlic-lemon marinade and then baked in the oven.

Provided by Virginia Vohasek

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
cooking spray
1 pound small new potatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and shake so chicken is well coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken and marinade into the prepared baking pan. Arrange potatoes around the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN



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Juicy, flavorful chicken meat with a crispy skin. Tastes wonderful and is super simple to make.

Provided by GatorJess

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
¼ cup olive oil
4 lemons, halved
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  • Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2463.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GREEK CHICKEN BAKE



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As soon as the weather turns cold, I know it's time to pull out this go-to recipe. I assemble it in the morning, then put it in the oven before dinner. -Kelly Maxwell, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped ripe olives
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked orzo pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until potatoes are lightly browned. Return onion mixture to pan; stir in tomatoes, green beans and olives. Cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with salt and remaining pepper; place over top of potato mixture. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°. Sprinkle with feta and parsley. If desired, serve with orzo. To Make Ahead: Can be made a few hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

GREEK STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS



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Make and share this Greek Style Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
4 green onions (diced)
6 boneless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives
1 lemon (juiced)
1 lemon (zest)
2 tablespoons parsley
4 tablespoons feta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine onions and garlic in oil, saute a few minutes; remove from heat.
  • Season thighs with salt, pepper,garlic poweder and oregano; cook in a medium hot skillet about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown, turn over, add onion & garlic mixture,lemon juice and zest and 1 T. parsley, cook another 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish, top with olives and tomatoes.
  • Roast 15-20 minutes until chicken juices run clear.
  • Remove from oven; top with parsley and feta cheese, serve.

GREEK BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Baked chicken thighs with an array of tomatoes and squashed potatoes. Found this recipe online, made it for dinner and spruced it up a little. The tomatoes are blanched and peeled, but that step can be skipped if you're in a hurry.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 -10 chicken thighs (skin on, boned and cut in half)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
6 medium potatoes, peeled
6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • After you bone your chicken thighs and cut them into smaller pieces (I halved them), season them with salt and pepper and brown them in olive oil. Reserve in the roasting pan.
  • Boil your potatoes in salted water until cooked and then slightly squish each potato and add to the pan with the chicken.
  • Prick one end of your tomatoes and drop them in boiling water for about 45 seconds. Remove the tomatoes from the water and place in another pot with ice and cold water. Now gently pinch each tomato and the skins will easily come off. Discard the skins and add the tomatoes into the roasting pan.
  • Drizzle with oilve oil, add the garlic, lemon juice, oregano and rosemary and some additional salt and pepper.
  • Give the ingredients a gentle toss and place in a pre-heated 375F oven for 40 minutes.

GREEK-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN



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This easy Greek recipe with potatoes, olives and feta can be made in one pot - use skin-on thighs for the most succulent roast chicken

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

750g new potatoes, thickly sliced lengthways
2 tbsp olive oil
8 chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
300g cherry tomatoes
100g black olives
½ small pack oregano, leaves picked
200g pack feta, crumbled into chunks
2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the potatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle with half the oil. Sit the chicken thighs on top, drizzle over the remaining oil and season. Roast in the oven for 30 mins.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano leaves and feta, then drizzle with the red wine vinegar. Return to the oven for another 25-30 mins until the chicken is cooked through and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 32 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 3.5 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose bone-in, skin-on thighs for the most flavorful results.
  • Use a sharp knife to score the skin of the thighs, which will help the marinade penetrate and crisp up the skin.
  • Marinate the thighs for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to infuse them with flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the thighs.
  • Roast the thighs for 30-35 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the thighs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, which will help the juices redistribute and make the meat more tender.

Conclusion:

Greek-baked chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and healthy dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give Greek-baked chicken thighs a try!

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