Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinade
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
401 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe
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This baked Greek chicken recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, this chicken is flavorful in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 7 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix yogurt, oregano, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken and using a pair or tongs, flip it around to make sure it's fully coated with the yogurt marinade.
- Cover and marinate for at least one hour up to overnight in the fridge.
- When you're ready to cook, take the chicken out of the fridge and place it on the counter.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
- Using a pair of tongs, take the chicken out of the marinade and shake off the excess marinade and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breast. Cooking time may vary.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan over medium low heat.
Here are a few serving suggestions:
Slice it and make it into a wrap with some greens, tzatziki and homemade lavash or pita. Serve it with a light side dish such as Mediterranean roasted vegetables or Briam (Greek roasted vegetables). For starchy sides, you can have rice pilaf with orzo, rice with vermicelli or mujaddara.
- Slice it and make it into a wrap with some greens, tzatziki and homemade lavash or pita.
- Serve it with a light side dish such as Mediterranean roasted vegetables or Briam (Greek roasted vegetables).
- For starchy sides, you can have rice pilaf with orzo, rice with vermicelli or mujaddara.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
578mg
(24%)
Potassium
984mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 578mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 984mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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