Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops
These baked Greek-style chicken pops are marinated in creamy Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Greek seasoning, giving the chicken bright citrus and herb-forward flavor. Served as handheld “lollipops,” they make a fun appetizer or an easy main dish, with fresh parsley, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives for optional garnish.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, Greek seasoning, and garlic in a large resealable bag. Season with salt and pepper (see Note). Gently squeeze the ingredients inside the bag to mix.
- 2
For each chicken leg, hold the bony tip with one hand and run a knife around the bone, just below the meaty part, cutting all the way to the bone. Use kitchen shears to sever the tendon, if necessary, and remove any exposed tendon.
- 3
With the knife, push the meat down toward the meaty joint, being careful to avoid the slender secondary bone. Cut away as much of the secondary bone as possible.
- 4
Again, push the meat down toward the meaty joint, forming a little ball. Remove the skin and cartilage from the bony tip, and remove any tissue with a knife or kitchen shears.
- 5
Place the chicken pops in the bag with the marinade. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible. Gently squeeze the chicken pops and marinade until the pops are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to 12 hours.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking pan with foil.
- 7
Remove the chicken pops from the marinade. Reform the meaty ball, and wrap the bony ends with a small piece of foil (see Note). Place on the prepared pan in a single layer.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 9
Turn on the broiler and set a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
- 10
Broil until brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 11
Cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes, then place on a serving plate. Garnish with parsley sprigs, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, if desired.
- Calories 930.21 kcal High 47%
- Protein 126.31 g Good Source 253%
- Carbohydrate 6.48 g 2%
- Total Fat 41.97 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 7.86 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 405.26 mg High 135%
- Sodium 310.96 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 86.37 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 1923.8 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin A 57.82 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 16.76 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Leg Quarters, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 930.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Leg Quarters, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 930.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops healthy?
- Mediterranean Chicken Lollipops has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 930.21 calories and 126.31 g of protein, or 253% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 310.96 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.86 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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