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Juicy grilled lemon chicken with charred skin and fresh herbs on a white plate.

Greek Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano chopped
  • 1 whole chicken about 4 pounds, cut into pieces
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Grape tomatoes halved (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a glass dish, mix olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, honey, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
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  • Add chicken pieces to the marinade mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse into the chicken.
    Juicy raw chicken thighs marinated in herbs and spices in a glass bowl for baking or grilling, fresh and flavorful.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place the marinated chicken on the grill, discarding the leftover marinade.
  • Grill each side of the chicken until the juices run clear. Its temperature should read 165°F. Cooking time will vary depending on how large the pieces are, but it usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the grilled chicken with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges and optional tomatoes.
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Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 68mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Greek Chicken
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