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Four pieces of golden brown Baked Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken thighs covered in herbs on a white plate.

Baked Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken

This recipe recreates the comforting taste of traditional Greek chicken, adapted for a low-carb lifestyle. As the chicken cooks, the lemon and oregano aromas fill your kitchen, connecting you to Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 459
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 chicken, cut into 8-10 pieces, skin on
  • 2 tbsp dry Greek oregano
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Frying and Sauce
  • 1 cup olive oil Use enough oil to be 1/4 of an inch deep in your frying pan.
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons flour
  • 2/3 cup water

Equipment

  • Large, deep frying pan
  • Large pot or wok

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry on all sides with a paper towel. Rub the chicken on all sides with a little olive oil.
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper all over the chicken pieces, followed by the oregano. Set the chicken aside for a few minutes.
  3. Pour olive oil into a large, deep frying pan. Heat the oil on medium heat.
  4. Begin frying your chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides. Start by frying skin side down for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Turn and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. You may need to brown the chicken in two batches.
  5. Transfer the browned chicken to a large pot or wok.
  6. Strain the oil you used to fry the chicken and pour it over the chicken in the pot.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and the flour until there are no clumps. Add the water and stir to combine. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  8. Cover your pot and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until your chicken is cooked through.
  9. Serve your chicken with the sauce from the pot poured over it.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 18gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.001gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

Notes

The amount of olive oil needed depends on the size of your frying pan. Use enough oil so that it is 1/4 of an inch deep in your pan.

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