Greek Chicken

Name: Greek Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. olive oil; 1 tbsp. lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice, plus wedges, for garnish; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tbsp. dried Greek oregano; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds); Fresh oregano, for garnish

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By Ashley Strickland FreemanPublished: May 8, 2023

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greek chicken sliced on a plate with lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce

Mary Britton Senseney

Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

A Sunday chicken is a dinner tradition worth celebrating. But if you're looking for add a little flavor, we recommend going Mediterranean.

A 2 hour marinade gives this baker plenty of tenderness and flavor, and a combo of baking and broiling ensures crispy skin without overcooking. But the real secret to this chicken’s moist tenderness is to baste while it’s cooking.

We recommend serving it with a big bowl of fresh-made tzatziki sauce and a big salad.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice, plus wedges, for garnish
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp. dried Greek oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
Fresh oregano, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Stir together oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, parsley, and dried oregano in a shallow broiler-proof baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Step 2Preheat oven to 450°F. Bake, basting with pan juices two times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165°F, 20 to 25 minutes. Switch oven to broil and broil until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve garnished with fresh oregano and lemon wedges alongside.

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