Greek Garlic Chicken with Lemon and Oregano
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4.1
111 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Brine
3 hrs
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
211 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Garlic Chicken with Lemon and Oregano
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This easy Greek Garlic Chicken is a great way to serve chicken to your family and friends. The lemon and oregano marinade/brine is simple to make and adds so much flavor to the chicken breasts, plus it keeps then tender and juicy. If you are looking for hot buffet food ideas this holiday season then this low carb, naturally gluten free Greek chicken is perfect for serving a crowd!
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Ingredients
For the brine
- ½ gallon water
- ½ cup salt
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
- 8 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 lemons
For the chicken
- 6 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
To finish
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
To fillet the chicken
- Lay your first chicken breast flat on a chopping board.
- Use a large sharp knife to cut sideways through the breast.
- Continue to cut through the chicken breast, keeping the knife flat and parallel to the chopping board, until you have two chicken fillets.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
To brine the chicken
- Pour about half of the water into a saucepan and add the salt, sugar, dried oregano, peppercorns and peeled garlic. Heat over a medium heat until the salt and sugar have dissolved.
- Remove from the heat, squeeze the juice from the lemons into the brine, then add in the used skins.
- Add the remaining water to the brine and allow the mixture to fully cool.
- Once the mixture is cold, add the filleted chicken breasts and brine them for 3-5 hours.
To cook the chicken
- Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF/200ºC
- Heat the 2 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Add in 6 of the chicken breast fillets and cook over a high heat for 1-2 minutes until golden. Turn and repeat on the other side. Remove them from the pan and transfer to a large baking dish.
- Add the remaining oil to the skillet and cook the remaining 6 fillets in the same way. Transfer them to the baking dish.
- Thinly slice the garlic and scatter it around the chicken.
- Cut the lemon into small chunks and arrange it around the chicken.
- Sprinkle over the dried oregano and then pour over the chicken broth.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. (see note 1)
- Remove the chicken and lemon pieces to a serving platter and mix the extra virgin olive oil with any juices that are left in the bottom of the pan.
- Serve drizzled the extra virgin olive oil dressing and chopped fresh parsley.
- Can be served hot or at room temperature.
Notes
- Brined chicken tends to stay a much rosier colour when cooked. The best way to check your chicken is to use a instant read meat thermometer. Cooked chicken should be at 150ºF/65ºC.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
16.5mg
(18%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
111 reviews
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