How to Make Mediterranean Lemon Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a bright, flavorful, and healthy dish to add to your recipe repertoire, then look no further than Mediterranean Lemon Chicken. This dish is a perfect combination of tangy lemon, aromatic herbs, and juicy chicken, all coming together to create a truly mouthwatering meal. Whether you're in the mood for a simple weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve to guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 chicken legs

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed.
  • Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard. Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone-side up, in the baking dish. Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes. Turn and baste chicken.
  • Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes. Serve chicken with pan juices.
  • Nutrition

    241 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 312mg