Roasted Greek Chicken

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

Submitted by GatorJess
Updated on November 13, 2022
close up view of a fillet of Roasted Greek Chicken served with salad and carrots on a plate
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 (per serving)

516 Calories
35g Fat
17g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 516
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 2464mg 107%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 88mg 98%
Calcium 145mg 11%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 620mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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