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
- 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
- Protein 380.3 g Good Source
- Carbs 15.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 55.22 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1271.82 mg High
- Sodium 3446.42 mg High
- Fiber 6.25 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.0 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 124.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate
- Potassium 275.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 8.25 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 45.48 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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