Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs
Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs feature juicy, tender pieces infused with bright lemon, robust garlic, and aromatic oregano. A sprinkle of dill or parsley lifts the flavors, while optional feta adds a salty, creamy finish. Serve for a vibrant weeknight Dinner or casual gathering with warm pita, rice, or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 67 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Warm the oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Lift the garlic out with a slotted spoon and discard it.
- 3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook until browned, turning once, about 16 minutes.
- 4
Pour the lemon juice into the skillet and season the chicken with oregano. Turn the chicken to coat. Cook until the lemon juice reduces and the chicken reaches 175 degrees F (80 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- 5
In a small bowl, toss the dill with the lemon zest. Stir in the feta, if using.
- 6
Sprinkle the herb-feta mixture over the chicken and serve.
- Calories 448.17 kcal High 22%
- Protein 34.41 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 25.11 g 9%
- Total Fat 22.4 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.14 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 160.82 mg High 54%
- Sodium 265.37 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 208.19 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 59.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 22.46 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 35.92 mg Good Source 40%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 448.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Lemon-Oregano Greek Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 448.17 calories and 34.41 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 265.37 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.14 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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