Greek Chicken Thighs (bulk protein)

Greek Marinated Chicken Thighs

GREEK MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS:

Makes 6 servings:

Per serving: 1/6 of recipe, ~5.3 oz cooked chicken each

• Calories: ~325 kcal

• Protein: ~40 g

• Carbs: ~2 g

• Fat: ~17 g

INGREDIENTS:

2 lbs chicken thighs

1 lemon, zest and juice

1 tbsp olive oil

4-5 garlic cloves, minced

1 shallot, petite diced

½ tsp oregano, chopped (fresh or dried)

½ tsp paprika

Salt and Pepper

2 springs fresh parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a ziplock bag, combine the zest of 1 lemon, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, shallot, and spices.

2. Pat dry the chicken thighs. Toss in the bag and seal. Massage marinade into chicken thighs. Store in fridge for 1-2 hours.

3. Preheat oven to 400. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay chicken thighs out. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165. Finish with fresh parsley.