Name: Baked Greek Chicken with Fresh Lemon and Dill
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Greek

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April 29, 2025

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An easy baked chicken gets a boost from fresh lemon, dill, and garlic in this Mediterranean-inspired dish. There is a generous amount of sauce produced during baking, which is perfect spooned over steamed rice or couscous. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Jennifer Clair.

Baked Greek Chicken with Fresh Lemon and Dill

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Baked Greek Chicken with Fresh Lemon and Dill

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Mince the garlic, chop the dill, and juice the lemons. Set ingredients aside. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

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.

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, half the chopped dill, and the salt. Set aside.

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.

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.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

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)

Citrus Marinade Magic 🍋
Marinate chicken thighs in lemon juice and olive oil for at least 2 hours before baking to maximize flavor penetration and tenderize the meat.
Skin Crisp Technique 🔥
Pat chicken skin completely dry before seasoning and bake on a high rack to ensure crispy, golden-brown skin with maximum texture.
Dill Preservation Trick 🌿
Chop fresh dill just before adding to the dish to maintain its delicate flavor and prevent oxidation that can create bitterness.
Sauce Concentration Hack 💧
If the baking sauce is too thin, reduce it on the stovetop for 3-5 minutes to create a more intense, concentrated flavor.
Garlic Infusion Method 🧄
Crush garlic cloves slightly before mincing to release more essential oils and maximize their aromatic potential in the dish.