Greek Lemon Chicken

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Ingredients

▢8 bone-in chicken thighs
▢⅓ cup olive oil 
▢¼ cup lemon juice
▢4 garlic gloves, minced
▢1 tablespoon dried oregano
▢2 teaspoons dried thyme
▢2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
▢2 teaspoons kosher salt
▢1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garnish: parsley, lemon slices

Instructions

Make the marinade: In a small bowl, stir together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, mustard, salt, and pepper.

Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pour the marinade on top. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours (and up to 8 hours) in the fridge.

Sear in pan: 

First wipe down the chicken thighs with paper towel so they're not wet

On medium/high heat (preheat pan well), sear chicken face down in some olive oil for 3-7 minutes, then flip to other side and do 2-3 minutes

Transfer to baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade on top.

Bake the chicken: Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. 

Optionally, you can baste the chicken a few times while it cooks. 

And for extra crispy skin, turn on the top oven broiler in the last 2 to 3 minutes. 

If you're serving this dish up for a dinner party, you can garnish it with lemon slices if you'd like.