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

Roasted Greek chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the rich and aromatic flavors of Greek cuisine with tender and juicy roasted chicken. This dish is perfect for a special family dinner, a weekend gathering with friends, or even for meal prepping for the week. The combination of herbs, spices, and citrus in this recipe creates a mouthwatering and comforting dish that is sure to become a household favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 lemons, halved
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  • Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    516 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 140mg
    • Sodium: 2464mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 88mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 620mg