How to Make Greek Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Greek cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, and one classic dish that exemplifies this is Greek chicken. This delicious and easy-to-make recipe combines juicy chicken with a medley of Mediterranean flavors, resulting in a dish that is sure to please the whole family.

What sets Greek chicken apart from other chicken dishes is the use of ingredients such as garlic, oregano, lemon, and olive oil. These ingredients come together to create a marinade that infuses the...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a glass dish. Place chicken pieces in the mixture; cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes per side (smaller pieces will not take as long). An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    412 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 319mg