Greek Marinated Chicken
Greek Marinated Chicken

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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have greek marinated chicken using 8 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Greek Marinated Chicken:
  1. Make ready 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  2. Get 4 tbs olive oil
  3. Prepare 4 cloves garlic - minced
  4. Make ready 1/2 tbs dried oregano
  5. Prepare 1 medium lemon, juice of
  6. Prepare 1/2 tsp salt
  7. Prepare 2 tbs dried parsley
  8. Get 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken (we like doing legs and thighs)

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano and garlic. Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal the bag, squeezing out all the air. Step by Step Photos for Greek Marinated Chicken First prepare the marinade. Combine the yogurt, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl.

Instructions to make Greek Marinated Chicken:
  1. Mix everything except the chicken pieces together in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a gallon size ziploc bag. Add marinade. Seal bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Squish bag around to distribute marinade evenly to all chicken pieces.
  3. Lay flat on a plate. Refrigerate at least 2 hrs, up to overnight.
  4. When ready to bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken in a single layer, skin side up, in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Serve with any number of delicious sides, pasta, couscous, quinoa, and roasted potatoes are all good. Enjoy!
  6. See notes below ⤵
  7. Boneless skinless chicken can be used too, but remember because there is no added weight from bones and skin this means 2 lbs is more pieces of chicken. The marinade will work for a few extra pieces, but you may need a bigger (or second) baking dish.

Step by Step Photos for Greek Marinated Chicken First prepare the marinade. Combine the yogurt, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper in a bowl. Made with yogurt, lemon juice, and oregano, this simple Greek marinade is perfect for chicken, pork, or lamb. The yogurt helps to tenderize the meat and the simple flavors add flair to the dish. My favorite way to use this Greek Marinade is to prepare Greek Chicken.

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