Lemon Oregano Baked Chicken with Mediterranean-Style Salsa Bliss
Delicious Lemon Oregano Baked Chicken served with a refreshing Mediterranean-Style Salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs and place in a baking dish.
- Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- In another bowl, combine diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and red wine vinegar to create the Mediterranean-style salsa.
- Serve the baked chicken topped with the salsa.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for a few hours for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with a side of rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with salsa
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg