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Three roasted Greek Marinated Chicken drumsticks with golden-brown, slightly charred skin coated in Greek-style herb marinade, served on a white plate with fresh parsley leaves as garnish.

Greek Marinated Chicken

Tender chicken pieces marinated in garlicky yogurt, lemon, and herbs—perfect baked or grilled for a flavorful Greek-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup plain yogurt whole milk recommended
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, reduce to 2 cloves if desired
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 medium lemon zest and juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • 3½ –4 pounds chicken pieces drumsticks, thighs, or breasts

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Use a zester or fine-holed grater to add lemon zest, and squeeze in juice from half the lemon. Stir in chopped parsley until fully incorporated.
  2. Add chicken pieces to a large zip-top bag (or bowl) with the marinade. Remove excess air and massage the bag to coat chicken evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or prepare grill.
  4. To bake, arrange chicken in a 9×13-inch casserole dish and bake 45–60 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Alternatively, grill chicken until cooked through and slightly charred.
  6. Serve immediately.

Notes

This chicken is bright, tangy, and garlicky—perfect for a quick Greek-inspired meal. Reduce garlic if desired, and enjoy baked or grilled for a juicy, flavorful result.