Description
This One Pot Greek Lemon Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken thighs with zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs. Cooked in a single skillet, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Sear chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and add garlic, lemon juice, and red onion.
- Pour in chicken broth and arrange lemon slices around the chicken.
- Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Greek Lemon Chicken, One Pot Chicken, Skillet Chicken Recipe
