Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano (or sub 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning for all of the fresh herbs)
- 2 tablespoons minced thyme
- 2 tablespoons minced rosemary
- 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 lb chicken thighs or breast
Instructions
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Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic into a small bowl.¼ cup lemon juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano, 2 tablespoons minced thyme, 1 teaspoon EACH: sea salt and pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons minced rosemary -
Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Mix it around a little so that all the pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl then put it into your fridge to marinate for 30 minutes – 24 hours.2 lb chicken thighs or breast
Cook the chicken
- Bake: Put the chicken and all of the marinade into a shallow baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit, uncovered, for 15 minutes for boneless thighs, 20-25 minutes for breast, and 35-40 minutes for bone-in thighs.
- Grill: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes for boneless thighs, 18-22 minutes for breast, and 30-35 minutes (over indirect heat) for bone-in thighs.
Optional: freeze the chicken
- Put the raw chicken into freezer bags then pour the marinade over the top. Squish the bag around a little so that the chicken is coated in the marinade then seal the bag and put it into your freezer.
Last step:
- After you make this recipe, take a picture with your phone and share it in the comments section below. I love seeing it when you make my recipes!