Best 8 Greek Style Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipes

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Greek style lemon garlic chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients that are easy to find, and it can be prepared in under an hour. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, then roasted until it is cooked through and tender. The result is a succulent and juicy chicken with a crispy skin and a tangy, flavorful sauce. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta, and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK STYLE GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST



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This recipe was passed down through my family for years. If you're looking for a great tasting, tender chicken breast, this is what you're looking for - Greek style.

Provided by Michael

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
⅓ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 659.5 mg

GREEK-STYLE LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN



Greek-Style Lemon-Garlic Chicken image

I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is a breeze and the ingredient list is relatively short for such a flavorful one-dish meal. Each time I make this I'm transported back to my ya-ya, who gave me the special honor of squeezing the lemons! -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 3 pounds)
1 cup pitted Greek olives
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; cut each into 8 wedges and place in a shallow roasting pan. Top with olives and chicken. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper until blended. Drizzle over chicken and potatoes. Pour chicken broth around chicken into pan., Bake, uncovered, 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1071mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

GREEK LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN



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Make and share this Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Isaac Mason

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter
3 -4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • fry chicken , butter, and garlic for 2 minutes being careful not to let the garlic brown.
  • Add lemon juice , salt and pepper
  • fry until done.
  • serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 71.9, Sodium 153.9, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 19.1

GREEK LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES



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This simple Greek chicken and potato bake is a great family dinner. Chicken thighs are marinated in a garlic-lemon marinade and then baked in the oven.

Provided by Virginia Vohasek

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
cooking spray
1 pound small new potatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and shake so chicken is well coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Pour chicken and marinade into the prepared baking pan. Arrange potatoes around the chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

GREEK GARLIC CHICKEN



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Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree. I created this dish so my husband and I could have a nice dinner after a busy day out and about. -Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup broth, olives, tomatoes, tapioca, lemon zest and oregano. Add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2-4 hours or until chicken is tender. If desired, cut chicken into pieces., In a large saucepan, bring remaining oil and broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

LEMON GREEK CHICKEN



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Hearty one dish meal. I always serve it with some crusty, hot fresh breadto get the last of the juices! This is so yummy I wish I could take total credit for it but I revised it slightly from The Pampered Chef's Stoneware Sensations Cookbook. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! NOTE: Per request I revised this from my original post to reduce fat and calories. Please let me know if you like the new version as much as the old. The potatoes will cook much faster if you microwave them for a few minutes before placing them in the pan with the rest of the veggies.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced- more if you like
1 tablespoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, we like pepper- reduce if you like
6 -8 medium red potatoes, about the size of a lemon
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1 red onion, wedged
8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned
4 bone in chicken breasts (1/2 to 3/4 lbs per breast) or 24 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients and set aside.
  • Spray a 10x13 pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. (Use a larger pan if you have it. The more room the stuff has to spread out the better it cooks).
  • Rinse potatoes and cut into fourths. Leave skin on if you like. Place in pan.
  • Add bell pepper strips, onion wedges and mushrooms to pan.
  • Drizzle half the lemon juice mixture over veggies and toss to coat.
  • Place chicken on top and drizzle the remaining lemon mixture on top and brush or rub into meat. I use the back of a spoon or my fingers.
  • Bake until chicken is no longer pink in center basting after 15 minutes.
  • Note: To reduce fat and calories reduce the olive oil as much as you desire and use boneless skinless chicken. Bake for 1 hr if using the bone in chicken.
  • IMPORTANT:::: If the potatoes are still not DONE but the chicken IS -- Remove the chicken and cover with foil- keep warm -- Continue to cook the potatoes until done and return the chicken to the pan to serve -- This WILL keep the chicken from getting dry if the potatoes need extra baking time! AND you can toss the foil for no mess clean up!
  • Use a stoneware pan if you have one. They conduct the heat better and the dish cooks faster. You may need to adjust the time if using a metal or glass pan.
  • I always add more onions, peppers and mushrooms and get my pan WAY too full! Do not be tempted to do the same- I have found it works better to double the sauce and veggies when I want and cook them separately from the meat. Everything gets done faster and more evenly.

GREEK LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by Stacy_K

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs chicken (thighs or breast or combo)
4-5 lemons (Zest of 2 juice of all)
6-8 cloves garlic, minced
8-10 basil leaves, chopped
sea salt and pepper
1-2 T. thickener (kuzu root, cornstarch, etc.)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in crockpot and cook for 4-5 hours on low. Add thickener in the last 15 or 20 minutes.

GREEK LEMON CHICKEN



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This has real fresh, tangy flavor. If you don't have Greek seasoning on hand, just add a mix of dried organo, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lemons
2 teaspoons dry all purpose Greek seasoning
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, about 2-1/2 lbs
1 onion, cut in 8 wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
4 ounces pitted kalamata olives, drained, 1 cup
1 tablespoon thinly sliced of fresh mint
mint sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut 2 lemons into 12 slices; sprinkle with 1 t. seasoning. With fingers, loosen skin from chicken breasts. Arrange 3 lemon slices under skin of each breast; smooth skin over lemons. Place in large roasting pan.
  • Cut remaining lemons into edges. Place lemon wedges and onion around chicken. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining seasoning; add olives.
  • Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork, about 45 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with pan juices. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle with mint. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.1, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 549.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.4

Tips:

  • Use the right cut of chicken. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs work best for this recipe. If you're using chicken breasts, be sure to pound them thin so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the chicken, be sure to leave enough space between the pieces so they can brown evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe. It has a fruity, flavorful taste that will complement the lemon and garlic.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If you overcook it, the chicken will become dry and tough.
  • Serve immediately. This dish is best served immediately, while the chicken is still hot and juicy. You can garnish it with fresh parsley or lemon wedges for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Greek-style Lemon Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of lemon, garlic, oregano, and thyme. The chicken is cooked until it is tender and juicy, and the sauce is tangy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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