Roasted Greek Chicken
Roasted Greek Chicken features lemon-kissed leg quarters baked until the skin turns crackly and the meat stays succulent. A bold mix of oregano, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper infuses every bite with bright Mediterranean character, perfect for a relaxed weeknight dinner or casual weekend gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Greek Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the chicken legs in a large, deep baking dish. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken. Arrange the lemons around the chicken.
- 3
Combine the oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; sprinkle the mixture evenly over each chicken leg, flipping the chicken to season both sides.
- 4
Cook the chicken in the preheated oven until it is 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 register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 2050.16 kcal High 103%
- Protein 380.3 g Good Source 761%
- Carbohydrate 15.99 g 6%
- Total Fat 55.22 g High 71%
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1271.82 mg High 424%
- Sodium 3446.42 mg High 150%
- Dietary Fiber 6.25 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.93 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 275.85 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 8.25 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 58.47 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Roasted Greek Chicken is a Greek dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 2050.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Greek Chicken?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Roasted Greek Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Garlic Powder, Lemon. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Roasted Greek Chicken?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Greek Chicken?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2050.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Greek Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Roasted Greek Chicken healthy?
- Roasted Greek Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 2050.16 calories and 380.3 g of protein, or 761% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3446.42 mg (150% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus 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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