Description
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Oregano, and Garlic
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg of chicken thighs
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl, squeeze the juice of the two lemons. Reserve the peels.
- Add the cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped, to the lemon juice.
- Incorporate the chicken thighs into the bowl and mix well to coat them with the juice, garlic, and seasoning.
- Add salt, pepper, and oregano to taste. Mix again.
- Arrange the chicken thighs on a baking tray, leaving space between them.
- Place the lemon peels around the thighs to flavor the chicken while it cooks.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, checking halfway through cooking.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is well marinated for better flavor.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken to ensure it is safe to eat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, roasted, lemon, garlic, oregano, easy recipe