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Authentic Greek chicken recipe with lemon and garlic in a glass baking dish, photographed on a white marble counter.

Greek Chicken Recipe

Juicy, authentic Greek chicken recipe with lemon, garlic, and herbs; packed with Mediterranean flavor and easy enough for any cook.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Marinating Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Glass baking dish 9x13 dish recommended
  • 1 Mixing bowl For whisking marinade
  • 1 Whisk For emulsifying marinade
  • 1 Zip-top bag For marinating chicken
  • 1 Meat thermometer To ensure safe internal temperature
  • 1 Oven or grill Baking, grilling, or stovetop

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken pieces Breasts, thighs, or drumsticks
  • 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice Juice of 2 lemons
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoon Dried oregano Greek oregano if available
  • 1 teaspoon Dried dill
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Balances acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 whole Lemon Sliced into rounds
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional; for heat

Instructions

  • Whisk marinade ingredients.
  • Coat chicken in marinade.
  • Refrigerate 2–4 hours or overnight.
  • Bake at 375°F for 35–45 minutes or grill on medium-high heat until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.2mg