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Garlicky Greek Lemon Chicken with Zucchini and Asparagus

  • Gluten Free
  • Paleo
  • Keto
  • Greek
  • Chicken

This Greek Lemon Chicken is a delicious mix of olive oil, garlic, and lemon roasted together. The pan juices on the bottom are mixed with the roasted lemon slices for the most amazing sauce to enjoy with the zucchini and asparagus.

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Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 641
  • Carbs 10.7g
  • Fat 43.6g
  • Fibre 2.9g
  • Protein 51.2g
  • Sugar 5.3g

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  • 0.0 min

    Half the lemon, juice one half and slice the other.

  • 1.0 min

    Mince the garlic.

  • 1.5 min

    In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Whisk until combined

  • 2.0 min

    Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat.

  • 2.5 min

    Cover bowl, refrigerate and leave to marinate.

  • 3.0 min

    Slice the zucchini and chop into half moons.

  • 4.0 min

    Chop the ends from the asparagus.

  • 4.5 min

    Preheat oven to 220°.

  • 5.0 min

    In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining olive oil.

  • 5.5 min

    Season both sides of marinated chicken with salt and pepper.

  • 6.0 min

    Add chicken skin-side down to the skillet and pour in the remaining marinade.

  • 6.5 min

    Sear until the skin becomes golden and crispy. Approximately 10 minutes.

  • 16.5 min

    Flip the chicken then add the asparagus, zucchini and lemons to the skillet.

  • 17.5 min

    Transfer pan to the oven. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Approximately 15 minutes.

  • 32.0 min

    Carefully remove from the oven and serve.

Chicken Thighs (Skin On)
Chicken Thighs (Skin On)
2.00 Whole
Lemon
Lemon
1 half juiced and the other half sliced
1.00 Whole
Zucchini
Zucchini
Sliced and chopped into half moons
120.00 Grams
Baby Asparagus
Baby Asparagus
Ends removed
60.00 Grams
Garlic
Garlic
Minced
1.00 Clove
Dried Oregano
Dried Oregano
0.50 Teaspoons
Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Divided Use 2 tablespoons of oil per person. Half for marinade, other for frying
2.00 Tablespoons

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