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