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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 Nutrition 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 35gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg

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.

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