Royal chef shares Marinated Greek Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken thighs

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a healthier option, while white vinegar is more economical.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and cheaper, though fresh herbs offer better flavor.

Add Greek yogurt to a bowl.

Add chicken thighs to the bowl with Greek yogurt.

Add dried oregano to the bowl.

Add lemon zest to the bowl, saving the lemon for juice later.

Add garlic to the mixture.

Add salt and black pepper to the mixture.

Add olive oil to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together, massaging into the chicken.

Refrigerate the chicken to marinate overnight or for a shorter time if desired.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Drizzle olive oil on a tray and lay out the marinated chicken thighs.

Drizzle more olive oil over the chicken thighs before cooking.

Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Prepare a Greek salad with romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.

Make a dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, black pepper, salt, and garlic, whisking it together.

Check the chicken after 15 minutes to ensure it's cooked through and juices run clear.

Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Serve the chicken with the Greek salad, a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, and garnish with fresh oregano.

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