Description
Juicy and flavorful Mediterranean chicken marinated in a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and rosemary, oven-baked to perfection. A perfect dish for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs (boneless), skin-on
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (reserve 1 tbsp for later)
4 cloves minced garlic (or granulated garlic)
1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary (fresh or dried)
1 whole lemon (juice and zest)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt (adjust as needed)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and trim excess fat
Zest lemon into a mixing bowl
Juice the lemon into the bowl and add olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper
Stir until ingredients blend into a smooth emulsion
Place chicken in zip-top bag and add marinade
Seal bag and massage for 2 minutes to ensure full coverage
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours
Turn the bag periodically for even coverage
Preheat oven to 400°F
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange chicken
Brush reserved olive oil over chicken
Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and fully cooked
Notes
Use skin-on chicken thighs for added juiciness
Marinate for 2–24 hours for best results
Avoid exceeding 24 hours to prevent over-tenderizing
Serve hot with Greek salad or Mediterranean-style rice
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg