Best 4 Roasted Greek Chicken Recipes

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Are you craving a succulent, flavorful chicken dish that's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal? Look no further than roasted Greek chicken! This dish combines juicy chicken with a tantalizing blend of Mediterranean spices and herbs, ensuring a burst of flavor in every bite. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and aromatic juices, roasted Greek chicken is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the ultimate roasted Greek chicken that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN



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Juicy, flavorful chicken meat with a crispy skin. Tastes wonderful and is super simple to make.

Provided by GatorJess

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
¼ cup olive oil
4 lemons, halved
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a deep, large baking dish. Massage 1 tablespoon olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange lemons around the chicken.
  • Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; sprinkle evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 2463.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

GREEK ROASTED CHICKEN AND POTATOES



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You'll find this meal is a nice one to prepare for company or to serve your family for Sunday dinner. All you need with it is tossed salad and some crusty French bread. -Pella Visnick, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
4 to 6 baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and half of the oregano. Arrange potatoes around chicken; sprinkle with salt, pepper and remaining oregano. Pour butter and lemon juice over chicken and potatoes. Add chicken broth to pan., Bake, uncovered, 2-2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°, basting frequently with pan drippings. , Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

GREEK STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN



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This Delicious dish was a real winner. I came up with it by combining 2 chicken recipes that I had. Fancy without a great deal of work! You can reduce the fat content by not using the olive oil and herbs on the outside, then when serving don't eat the skin! Also, it is just as yummy if you omit the ham. Haven't tried it without the feta, but I imagine that would be good as well.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, gutted,rinsed,and patted dry
1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil (or plain)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3 pieces thin-sliced deli-style ham, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 slice whole wheat bread, broken into small pieces
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Brush chicken with oil.
  • Combine oregano, parsley, garlic powder, and garlic salt.
  • Rub onto chicken.
  • Combine spinach, feta, ham, bread, pine nuts, chives, butter, and pepper.
  • Slip fingers in between skin and breast, and Lightly stuff the pockets on both sides.
  • Lightly spoon stuffing into main cavity and neck, if desired.
  • Place in broiling pan, breast side up.
  • Roast for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer reads 180 when inserted into thigh, and juices run clear.
  • Serve with Greek-style rice and veggies!

ROASTED GREEK CHICKEN



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I came up with this after visit to a Greek Restaurant and having a wonderful meal of Greek Roast Chicken. I wanted to make it at home. This is a pretty close second. It's a great dinner when you are going to be home all day or if you aren't afraid to leave dinner in oven.

Provided by Pam Stewart

Categories     Roasts

Time 6h

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 4# chicken
1 small sized onion
1 lemon
olive oil, extra virgin
cavender's greek seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the chicken and rinse the cavity. Dry inside and out with paper towel
  • 2. Mix toegther in a small jar the juice of the lemon (save the lemon) and some evoo. to the consistancy of salad dressing.
  • 3. peel and cut the onion in half
  • 4. Put the onion and lemon in the cavity of the chicken and sprinkle the inside of the chicken with the Seasoning Mix. You can use it generously it isn't too salty.
  • 5. Rub the chicken with the lemon juice and olive oil mixture. The sprinkle generously with the Seasoning Mix. Again, it isn't too salty. Be sure to get the back of the chicken too.
  • 6. Put in a ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight.
  • 7. Roast the chicken at 250 degrees for 5 to 6 hours; to an internal temperature of 180 degrees.
  • 8. Let it rest atleast 15 minutes before carving.

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: It will give you more flavor than just using chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Marinate the chicken overnight: This will help the flavors penetrate the meat and make it more juicy.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will give the chicken a more complex flavor.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help the skin crisp up and the meat stay moist.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat and make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Roasted Greek chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its flavorful marinade and crispy skin, this chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but impressive dish, give roasted Greek chicken a try!

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