Description
Easy Mediterranean cooking. Marinated Greek Chicken uses garlic, lemon, oregano, thyme, parsley, paprika, and olive oil for juicy, flavourful chicken. Grill, roast, or pan-fry any cut.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 lb chicken, any cut
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, leaves & stems
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Add the garlic, oregano, paprika, thyme, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, yellow mustard, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
- Whisk well to combine.
- Add the chicken and turn to coat thoroughly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2–8 hours.
Cook the Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator approximately 20 minutes before cooking.
- Remove excess marinade from the surface, allowing any excess to drip back into the bowl.
- Cook using your preferred method until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part.
Grill
- Preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Grill the chicken, turning as needed, until deeply browned and cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Roast
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Arrange chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet or roasting pan.
- Roast until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Larger bone-in pieces will require more time than boneless pieces.
Skillet
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook until well browned on both sides and cooked through.
- Work in batches if necessary so the chicken browns rather than steams.
Notes
Serving Suggestions. This chicken is incredibly versatile.
Serve it with:
• Greek salad
• Roasted potatoes
• Lemon potatoes
• Warm pita
• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Grilled vegetables
• Cucumber salad
• Rice or orzo
• Couscous
• Roasted asparagus
• Tomato and feta salad
- Prep Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling