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4.6 from 43 votes

Greek Chicken Thighs

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By: Joanna Cismaru •10/8/22 29 Comments

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My Greek Chicken Thighs dish hosts juicy chicken with crisp skin cooked with kalamata olives, pearl onions, garlic cloves, and lots of bright lemon. An easy one skillet dish, that everyone will love!

closeup of greek chicken thighs in a skillet garnished with fresh oregano.

Don’t you all just love one pot wonders? I know I do, because I really really hate washing dishes, especially pots. This recipe for Greek Chicken Thighs is all about the Greek flavors! Lots of garlic, fresh thyme, lemons, and of course, Kalamata olives. I could eat kalamata olives by the jar!

Why This Recipe Works

  • One Pot Recipe
  • Delicious Greek Flavor
  • Foolproof Recipe
  • Juicy, Tender Chicken
  • Easy Dinner

The chicken came out perfectly! Juicy, tender, crisp skin, and so full of flavor. I served these with my skillet potatoes and what a meal this was. Made entirely in one pot, with simple ingredients, this dish is perfect for a special weekend dinner, but easy enough that you could make this any night of the week!

process shots showing how to make greek chicken thighs in a skillet.

Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken Thighs – Skin on and bone-in. If you don’t want to use chicken thighs, you can make this with any part of the chicken you prefer, just keep in mind the cook time might be different. See “FAQs & Expert Tips” for more info.
  • Olive Oil – You can use sunflower, safflower, canola, vegetable, or avocado oils instead.
  • Garlic – Fresh cloves. Use more or less as you like, but in my opinion you can never have too much garlic.
  • Pearl Onions – If you can’t find any, shallots or regular onions will work instead.
  • Fresh Thyme – I used fresh thyme but you can use my Greek Seasoning for a blend of herbs and more seasoning.
  • Lemons – You’ll need sliced lemons and fresh juice.
  • Olives – I used pitted Kalamata olives, as these are the best in my opinion.
  • Wine – A dry white such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Pinot Blanc.

How To Make Greek Chicken Thighs

greek chicken thighs being cooked in a skillet.
  1. Sear the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken thighs in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  2. Sauté: Add the garlic cloves, onions, thyme, and lemon halves. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the garlic and onion brown. Add the olives, wine, and lemon juice. Arrange the chicken back into the skillet, making sure the chicken is touching the bottom of the skillet without anything getting in the way.
  3. Bake: Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Other Cuts Of Chicken?

Everyone has their favorites when it comes to light or dark meat, skin on or off, with or without a bone. You can use any cut of chicken you like best for this recipe! Keep in mind that different cuts of chicken will call for different cooking times.

What To Serve With These Greek Chicken Thighs

This fresh and bright main dish deserves equally simple and flavorful dishes on the side! Try pairing it with a salad, roasted veggies, or some freshly baked bread to soak up all that delicious sauce.

How Do I Know When My Chicken Is Cooked Through?

To make this part easier, get yourself an instant read thermometer. Insert the thermometer into the thickest piece of chicken. Once it reads 165°F, the chicken is all done!

Tips

  1. Don’t be afraid to get messy! Using your hands is the best way to ensure every crack and crevice of the chicken has been seasoned.
  2. If you’re not a fan of olives, feel free to leave them out! In my opinion, they definitely add to the flavor of the dish, so I always add extra. Substitute them with some cherry tomatoes, they’ll add a burst of freshness.
  3. If you can avoid using dry, I truly recommend using fresh herbs for this dish! It really boosts the overall flavor of the chicken.
greek chicken thighs in a skillet garnished with fresh oregano.

Leftovers

Transfer leftover Greek chicken thighs to a shallow, airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheating

You can reheat leftovers in the microwave. If you’re missing the crispy skin after microwaving the chicken, you can pop it under the broiler in the oven on high for a couple minutes.

You can fully reheat the chicken in the oven if you prefer. Preheat the oven to 400°F, and place the chicken in a baking dish with a splash of chicken broth. Bake for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Freezing

These Greek chicken thighs are also great for freezing! Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the freezer for 4 months.

If you store leftovers in the freezer, let the chicken thaw overnight in the fridge to make reheating easier.

greek chicken thighs in a skillet, along some roasted potatoes.

More Delicious Greek Recipes To Try

  • Greek Meatballs
  • Chicken Gyros
  • Beef Brisket Gyros
  • Greek Lamb Burgers
  • Greek Chicken Thighs
  • Pastitsio
  • Greek Seasoning
  • Karydopita
  • Chicken Souvlaki

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4.61 from 43 votes

Greek Chicken Thighs

Prep 10 minutes minutes
Cook 40 minutes minutes
Total 50 minutes minutes
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My Greek Chicken Thighs dish hosts juicy chicken with crisp skin cooked with kalamata olives, pearl onions, garlic cloves, and lots of bright lemon. An easy one skillet dish, that everyone will love!
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Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (skin on and bone-in)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 8 ounce pearl onions (peeled)
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 lemons (cut in thirds)
  • 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

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Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In a large 12 inch skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in the skillet, and cook on both sides for about 5 minutes per side or until the chicken is golden brown. The chicken will not be cooked through at this point. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside for a few minutes.
  • Add the garlic cloves, pearl onions, fresh thyme sprigs, and the lemon halves to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions and garlic begin to soften and start to brown a bit.
  • Add the olives, then the white wine and lemon juice to the skillet. Add the chicken back to the skillet, arranging the chicken so that it sits directly on the bottom of the skillet.
  • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

  1. You can use skinless and boneless thighs, or even chicken breasts or drumsticks for this recipe.
  2. Transfer leftover Greek chicken thighs to a shallow, airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  3. These chicken thighs are also great for freezing! Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the freezer for 4 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 341kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 25g (38%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Cholesterol: 111mg (37%)Sodium: 498mg (22%)Potassium: 348mg (10%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 184IU (4%)Vitamin C: 21mg (25%)Calcium: 41mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Phyllis Z
Phyllis Z
Posted: 12 days ago

5 stars
Love this recipe. The chicken is tender and delicious!

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Nicole Enright
Nicole Enright
Posted: 10 months ago

I always love your recipes and plan to make this tonight! You mentioned that you used oregano, parsley, sage, etc in your section on herbs but the recipe only calls for thyme. If I were to use the other items….suggestion on quantity…

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 10 months ago

That was a mistake, but regardless, all those herbs, or as mentioned, the Greek seasoning would be a great blend of herbs and seasoning on these thighs.

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Suz
Suz
Posted: 11 months ago

5 stars
This was beyond amazing and was super easy. Served it with Basil parmesan orzo and cherry tomatoes marinated on the counter with fresh basil, parsley, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and crumbled feta.
Super great Mediterranean dinner!
Every recipe from Jo Cooks has been delicious!

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Kenneth J Herbert
Kenneth J Herbert
Posted: 1 year ago

So frustrating…i can’t make up my which of your recipes to try next, they all sound so good and all the ones i have cooked have been amazing.

Keep up the good work Jo.

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Jo Cooks Team AMJ
Jo Cooks Team AMJ
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Posted: 1 year ago

You will just have to try them all, one at a time then 😀
So glad you’re enjoying the recipes, Kenneth!

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Diana S
Diana S
Posted: 1 year ago

5 stars
Delicious!

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Deb S
Deb S
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Delicious!!! I made this recipe with olives and artichoke hearts (because I had a jar and why not?). The chicken is so tasty and juicy. Will definitely make again.

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Helen T
Helen T
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
This chicken dish is the BOMB!!! Made it last night for my family. They all said it was a keeper. They even said it looked like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. Thanks so much. Love your recipes – they’re always so flavorful and easy to follow!

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 2 years ago

Awesome to hear! So glad you liked it!

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Anna Mesaikos
Anna Mesaikos
Posted: 2 years ago

Easy and tasty

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Pat Brown
Pat Brown
Posted: 2 years ago

Making this tonite. I know It’ll be a winner. I also hate peeling those little pearl onions so I buy pre-peeled in a bag in the frozen veggies section. Maybe that’s tacky but it works!

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RALUCA PLOOG
RALUCA PLOOG
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I LOVE 1 dish recipes, and even they taste award winning…well, you’ll have to try it to believe me. It’s bomb!

One thing I did not like: peeling the pearl onions. Dang! That was tedious, so I only used like 1/2 the container. I’ll prepare/plan better next time.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

Me either, Raluca. Glad you liked it though. 🙂

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Rita
Rita
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
I took out chicken thighs and thought….what will I make? Making the Greek chicken thighs tonight!! Looks delish! (Like all your recipes ❤)

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

Thanks, Rita!!

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Paul Morello
Paul Morello
Posted: 3 years ago

Simple, easy, fast and absolutely delicious!

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Sherry
Sherry
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
So delicious and easy to make!

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Marielle
Marielle
Posted: 7 years ago

5 stars
Hi there…made this the other night…..the recipe went directly into my go to fav’s….so good with the olives & lemons!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 7 years ago

Glad you liked it Marielle! 🙂

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maude
maude
Posted: 7 years ago

luv those olives too! buy in a big jar [Costco=not paid am I]. luv one pan dishes. I always seem to use tooo many pans for some reason. this dish will be in my next thigh dinner; can’t wait. will let you know. tnx maude

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