Entrees

Roast Chicken with Lemon, Feta and Capers

Bone-in chicken thighs roasted with lemon, briny feta and capers. Six ingredients, one pan, dinner sorted.
Gluten-free

Recipe Information

Total Servings: 4

Succulent baked chicken thighs with lemon, feta, and capers in a flavorful sauce, served in a rustic ceramic dish. Perfect fo.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 3 oz feta cheese (crumbled)

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Place chicken thighs in a shallow casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper on all sides. Toss with the olive oil, vinegar, lemon, oregano, garlic and bay leaf. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bring the chicken to room temperature. Set chicken skin side up in the casserole dish. Top each piece of chicken with a little brown sugar. Add the white wine to the pan, scatter the capers around the dish and crumble the feta over the top. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for another 20 minutes until tender and beginning to brown.

Pair with These Wines

2023 Chardonnay

Napa Valley

This Chardonnay was the very first wine created by the Cakebread family in 1973, launching a legacy of Napa Valley craftsmanship defined by crisp fruit flavors, subtle oak, and vibrant acidity.