Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken (Greek-Style)
🕒 Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Marination (optional but best): 30 min – overnight
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Cook: 25–35 minutes
🍽️ Serves
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3–4 people
🧾 Ingredients
🐔 Chicken
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4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in preferred for juiciness)
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
🍋 Marinade
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3 tbsp olive oil
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1 lemon
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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½ tsp cumin or coriander powder (optional)
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
🥬 Vegetables & Extras
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1 red onion (thick slices)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes
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½ cup baby potatoes (parboiled or diced)
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½ cup kalamata olives (or black olives)
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¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
🌿 Garnish
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Fresh dill or parsley
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Extra feta
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Lemon slices
👩🍳 Preparation Steps
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken
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In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, paprika, chili flakes, salt & pepper.
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Rub this marinade all over the chicken.
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Cover and rest for at least 30 minutes (overnight = max flavor).
2️⃣ Prep the Veggies
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Toss onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and olives with:
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Pinch of salt & pepper
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🔥 Cooking Methods
🔹 OVEN METHOD (Best for this dish)
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
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Arrange vegetables in a baking dish.
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Place marinated chicken on top.
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Roast uncovered for 30–35 minutes
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Flip chicken halfway
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In the last 5 minutes:
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Sprinkle feta on top
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Add lemon slices
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🔥 Broil for 2–3 minutes if you want extra browning.
🔹 AIR FRYER METHOD
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Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F)
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Place chicken in basket (don’t overcrowd)
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Air fry for 14 minutes
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Flip chicken + add veggies
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Air fry another 10–12 minutes
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Sprinkle feta and cook 2 more minutes
Chicken internal temp: 75°C / 165°F
✨ Final Touch
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Garnish with fresh dill/parsley
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top
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Drizzle olive oil if desired
🍽️ Serve With
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Warm pita bread
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Garlic yogurt sauce / tzatziki
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Rice, couscous, or quinoa
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Simple cucumber salad
💡 Tips & Variations
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Swap chicken with paneer or tofu for veg version
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Add zucchini or bell peppers for more veggies
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No feta? Use ricotta salata or skip cheese
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Want spicy? Add harissa or peri-peri sauce
