Greek Marinated Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8 pieces
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Calories
56634 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International, gluten-free
Greek Marinated Chicken
Description
This recipe uses plain yogurt combined with olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest scraped from the skin, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to marinate chicken pieces. The marinade imparts moisture and herbs while tenderizing the meat. After marinating for at least 30 minutes, the chicken can be cooked on a grill or baked in a 375°F oven until golden brown and cooked through.
The finished chicken is juicy with a mildly tangy, herbal, and garlicky flavor balanced by the lemon brightness. It pairs well with typical Greek sides like salads, rice, or roasted vegetables.
The recipe notes that it has a strong garlic flavor, and you may reduce the garlic cloves if a milder taste is preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt $0.63
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32, minced
- 1/2 Tbsp oregano $0.08, dried
- 1 lemon $0.49, medium
- 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
- black pepper $0.05, freshly cracked
- 1/4 parsley $0.20, bunch, fresh
- 3 1/2 to 4 lbs chicken pieces $6.86
Instructions
- To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Use a fine holed cheese grater or a zester to scrape the thin layer of yellow zest from the lemon skin into the bowl. Also add the juice from half of the lemon (about 1-2 Tbsp). Stir until the ingredients are well combined. Roughly chop a big handful, or about 1/4 bunch, of parsley and stir it into the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces and marinade to a gallon sized zip top bag. Remove as much air as possible, close the bag tightly, and massage the bag to mix the contents and make sure the chicken is well coated. Refrigerate the bag for 30 minutes.
- After marinating for 30 minutes, either cook the chicken on a grill OR preheat the oven to 375 degrees in preparation to bake the chicken.
- To bake the chicken, place the chicken pieces in a large casserole dish (9x13). Bake the chicken in the preheated 375 degree oven for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For less intense garlic flavor, reduce the garlic cloves from four to two.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 566.34kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.49g | 1% |
| Protein | 52.26g | 105% |
| Fat | 38.58g | 59% |
| Sodium | 950.88mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 0.53g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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