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Baked Greek Chicken with Fresh Lemon and Dill
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Mince the garlic, chop the dill, and juice the lemons. Set ingredients aside. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the oil in a large, ovenproof frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, make the sauce.
4
In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, half the chopped dill, and the salt. Set aside.
5
Turn the chicken skin side up in the frying pan. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of drippings in the pan and discard any extra. Stir the lemon sauce and pour over chicken.
6
Bake the chicken on middle rack of oven until the thickest part of the thighs registers 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes.
7
Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
8
Scatter the dill sprigs over chicken. Serve chicken in the sauce, with the remaining chopped dill on the side.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pat Dry for Golden Skin 🍗Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels before baking to achieve crispy, golden skin that won't steam in the lemon liquid.
- Zest Before Juicing 🍋Always zest your lemons before juicing them, then add the zest to your olive oil mixture for concentrated citrus flavor that won't get lost in cooking.
- Crush Garlic for Maximum Flavor 🧄Crush garlic cloves with the side of your knife rather than mincing to release oils slowly during baking, creating a more robust and balanced garlic essence in your sauce.
- Reserve Dill for Finishing 🌿Keep half your fresh dill uncooked and add it only in the final 2 minutes of baking or directly to the finished sauce to maintain its vibrant, herbaceous notes.
- Angle Your Pan for Better Sauce 🍶Tilt the baking pan halfway through cooking to allow pan juices to pool and self-baste the chicken thighs, creating a richer, more emulsified sauce.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Gluten Free
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Keto Friendly
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