AIP Friendly Greek Lemon Chicken
Bright, lemony, and deeply savory, this braised-and-roasted chicken is the kind of dish that makes a weeknight feel like a proper occasion. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks are seared until golden, then finished in the oven in a fragrant bath of bone broth, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs — the result is impossibly juicy meat with crackling-crisp skin and a pan sauce you'll want to spoon over everything. Every ingredient here is clean and protocol-friendly, from the turmeric and ground ginger to the fresh oregano and thyme, so there's no need to audit a label or swap anything out. The braising liquid does double duty, keeping the chicken moist while concentrating into a bright, aromatic jus that tastes far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Serves four, which makes it just as practical for a quiet family dinner as it is for meal-prepping a few days of satisfying lunches. Finish it with a scatter of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon right at the table, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (about 8 pieces)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup chicken bone broth (homemade or aip-compliant brand)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt and turmeric, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the chicken.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large oven-safe 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces skin-side down in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the skin is deep golden and releases easily from the pan. Flip and sear the second side for 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
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