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Greek Marinated Chicken

A tangy lemon and garlic marinade makes this Greek Marinated Chicken super fast and flavorful. Cook it in the oven or on a grill.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 56634 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup PLAIN yogurt $0.63
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano $0.08
  • 1 medium lemon $0.49
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • freshly cracked pepper $0.05
  • 1/4 bunch fresh parsley $0.20
  • 3 1/2 to 4 lbs chicken pieces $6.86

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • This recipe is extra garlicky. If you're not into heavy garlic, try starting with two cloves instead of four.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56634

% 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.