Best 8 Greek Chicken Thighs Oven Recipes

Are you looking for a flavorful and juicy dish that's easy to make? If so, then you should try cooking Greek chicken thighs in the oven. This traditional Greek dish is packed with Mediterranean flavors and can be cooked with just a few simple ingredients. With the right recipe, you can create a dish that's both delicious and healthy, and that the whole family will enjoy.

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

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

6-INGREDIENT GREEK BAKED MARINATED CHICKEN

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Hands up who doesn't like marinated chicken.... Yep, thought so - there isn't a single hand. So pleeaase try these Greek baked chicken drumsticks, wings or thighs (your choice). They're sticky and caramelised and full of gorgeous Greek flavours.

Provided by Helen

Categories Appetizer

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken pieces ((drumsticks, wings and/or thighs - see notes))
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large lemon ((zest and juice))
7 garlic cloves (crushed)
3 tablespoons dried oregano
1½ tablespoons honey
1½ teaspoons salt
black pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
1 small lemon (for squeezing over at the end)
a good sprinkle of crumbled feta & a big handful of olives (optional)

Steps:

Pierce a few holes in the chicken wings with a skewer to help the marinade infuse into the flesh.
Put all the marinade ingredients into a big ziplock bag, then add the chicken pieces to the bag. Massage the bag to make sure all the chicken gets well coated in the marinade. Leave for the flavours to infuse for at least half an hour (overnight is even better!).
Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line a rimmed baking tray with foil or baking paper and put a metal rack on the tray. Spray the rack with oil.
Shake any excess marinade off the chicken (reserve the marinade) and place on the rack (skin side up if using wings or thighs). Bake for 35 to 55 minutes or until sticky and golden and the juices run clear when the chicken is poked.
Mix the tablespoon of honey into the reserved marinade. Then turn and baste the chicken all over 2 to 3 times during cooking.
Pile the cooked chicken pieces into a bowl. Drizzle with the juice of ½ a lemon and garnish with lemon slices and the feta and olives, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 44 g, Fat 53 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1037 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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 CHICKEN AND POTATOES RECIPE

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This easy Greek chicken and potatoes recipe is a family favorite. The secret is in the lemon-garlic sauce, which doubles up as a marinade. Whether you choose to marinate the chicken for a couple of hours (I usually don't) or cook it right away, the flavors will surprise you in the best way possible.

Provided by Suzy

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 lb chicken pieces, bone in and skin on (I used 2 breasts and 3 legs)
Salt
4 gold potatoes (about 2 lb), scrubbed clean, cut into thin wedges
1 medium yellow onion, halved then sliced
1 tsp black pepper
1 lemon, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
6 to 12 pitted quality kalamata olives, optional
Fresh parsley, for garnish
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
1/4 cup lemon juice
12 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tbsp dried rosemary (or dried oregano)
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Greek Salad
Tzatziki Sauce
Pita Bread

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt (lift the skins and apply salt underneath as well). (see optional step in notes)
Arrange potato wedges and onions in the bottom of a baking dish or pan. Season with salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Add the chicken pieces (see optional step in notes).
Make the lemon-garlic sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil with lemon juice, minced garlic, rosemary, and nutmeg. Pour evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
Arrange lemon slices on top. Pour chicken broth into the pan from one side (do not pour broth over the chicken).
Bake in heated oven uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until chicken and potatoes are tender. (Chicken's internal temperature should register at 165 degrees F). If you like, place the pan under the broiler briefly to allow the chicken skins to gain more color (watch carefully).
Remove from heat and add kalamata olives, if you like. Garnish with a little bit of fresh parsley.
Serve with Greek salad Taztaziki sauce and a side of pita bread, if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Sugar 3.1 g, Sodium 654.3 mg, Fat 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 54.4 g, Cholesterol 165.5 mg

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

Ingredients

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 LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
⅔ cup chicken broth, plus splash to deglaze pan
chopped fresh oregano for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
Place chicken pieces in large bowl. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Place potatoes in bowl with the chicken; stir together until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with marinade.
Transfer chicken pieces, skin side up, to prepared roasting pan, reserving marinade. Distribute potato pieces among chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon remainder of marinade over chicken and potatoes.
Place in preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, keeping chicken skin side up; continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
Set oven to broil or highest heat setting. Toss potatoes once again in pan juices. Place pan under broiler and broil until potatoes are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes to serving platter with chicken.
Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth and stir up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain; spoon juices over chicken and potatoes. Top with chopped oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 283.6 mg, Fat 74.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 2 g

Tips:

Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade helps to infuse the chicken with flavor and moisture. Be sure to use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice or vinegar, to help tenderize the chicken.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking the chicken thighs, be sure to give them enough space so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan will prevent the chicken from getting crispy skin.
Roast the chicken thighs at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy interior.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken: The chicken is cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Let the chicken rest before serving: This will help to keep the juices in the chicken and prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Greek chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the high temperature roasting creates a crispy skin and juicy interior. Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes.