**Garlic-infused Greek Chicken: A Culinary Journey into Mediterranean Flavors**
Embark on a culinary voyage to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with our delectable Greek Garlic Chicken. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of flavors, where tender chicken is bathed in a vibrant marinade of garlic, lemon, herbs, and spices, then roasted to perfection. The result is a succulent, juicy chicken bursting with Mediterranean sunshine.
In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this classic Greek recipe. The "Traditional Greek Garlic Chicken" recipe takes you on an authentic culinary journey, while the "Easy Greek Garlic Chicken" recipe offers a simplified version for busy weeknights. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Greece.
So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and prepare to indulge in a flavorful adventure inspired by the beautiful Mediterranean.
GREEK-STYLE LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN
I love celebrating my Greek heritage with this super simple and scrumptious Sunday dinner idea. Prep time is a breeze and the ingredient list is relatively short for such a flavorful one-dish meal. Each time I make this I'm transported back to my ya-ya, who gave me the special honor of squeezing the lemons! -Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Scrub potatoes; cut each into 8 wedges and place in a shallow roasting pan. Top with olives and chicken. In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper until blended. Drizzle over chicken and potatoes. Pour chicken broth around chicken into pan., Bake, uncovered, 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and potatoes are tender. Serve with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 602 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1071mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GREEK LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS AND POTATOES
This simple Greek chicken and potato bake is a great family dinner. Chicken thighs are marinated in a garlic-lemon marinade and then baked in the oven.
Provided by Virginia Vohasek
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 3h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine lemon juice, chicken broth, olive oil, garlic, and oregano in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and shake so chicken is well coated with marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour chicken and marinade into the prepared baking pan. Arrange potatoes around the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 137.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
GREEK GARLIC CHICKEN
Lively flavors of the Greek Isles come through in this mouthwatering chicken entree. I created this dish so my husband and I could have a nice dinner after a busy day out and about. -Margee Berry, Trout Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in 3/4 cup broth, olives, tomatoes, tapioca, lemon zest and oregano. Add chicken. Cover and cook on low for 3-1/2-4 hours or until chicken is tender. If desired, cut chicken into pieces., In a large saucepan, bring remaining oil and broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Serve with chicken; sprinkle with feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 683mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
GREEK GARLIC AND HERB-STUFFED GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS
A warm evening, a glass of wine, and tender grilled chicken filled with herb-flecked cheese and olives--perfect.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, stir together cheese, olives, onions and oregano. Place chicken breasts flat on cutting surface. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chicken breast forming a pocket, keeping other 3 sides intact. Stuff each chicken with cheese mixture; secure with toothpicks. Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
LOADED CHICKEN OR TUNA SALAD WITH GREEK YOGURT GARLIC RANCH "MAYO" RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by Tarah716
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the Salad Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in as much of the Greek Yogurt ranch mayo as you desire. The Secret - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I refrigerate it overnight) before serving to allow the flavors of the chicken salad and yogurt ranch to really blend or shall I say 'sing'? Because it really does sing! You'd be amazed at the difference it makes, not unlike beef stew eaten the day after it's cooked. Season it with extra salt and pepper after letting it chill, if need be. Serve as sandwiches, slightly mashing an avocado on top or spreading the avocado on one or both slices of bread, then layering boston or butter lettuce and tomato, if desired, or roll into whole wheat flour tortilla wraps or flatbread. Keep it low-carb and gluten-free by serving as is on a salad plate or spooned into a ripe avocado half. Make The Greek Yogurt Garlic Ranch: Place Greek yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth (or a paper towel) over a bowl. Cover the strainer and allow excess liquid to drain for about 1 to 2 hours. You'll be replacing the liquid with buttermilk to make it 'ranch'. (While it's draining, start roasting the peppers and prepping the rest of the vegetables for the salad). If you're using all mayonnaise, obviously you can skip the above step. In a medium bowl, stir together strained Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, dill, garlic paste,, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir in buttermilk. Add more or less buttermilk for desired taste and consistency. I like it thick, like, well..mayo. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Wrap and refrigerate for several hours before adding it to salad, if you have the time. Even more flavor! Notes: *Double or add another half of the Garlic Ranch recipe for more 'mayo' ** You can usually find buttermilk powder in the baking or dried milk aisle in supermarkets. If not, you can order it online.
GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN WITH RED WINE AND GARLIC
Give your grill a Mediterranean flair. Olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic and olives are the flavor secrets.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 2h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients except chicken and olives. Add chicken; turn to coat with marinade. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate 1 hour.
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Place chicken, skin sides down, on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with marinade. Cover grill; cook 20 to 40 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with marinade, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest piece is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and drumsticks). Discard any remaining marinade. Serve chicken with olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEK STYLE GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST
This recipe was passed down through my family for years. If you're looking for a great tasting, tender chicken breast, this is what you're looking for - Greek style.
Provided by Michael
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time P1DT35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
- Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 659.5 mg
GREEK GARLIC CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by loberry
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Place chicken in small baking dish. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. 3. Smear garlic mixture evenly over chicken. 4. Bake until cooked thoroughly, about 30 minutes, basting once.
Tips:
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. This will help the chicken get a nice, crispy skin.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Give the chicken pieces enough space so they can cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help prevent it from burning.
- Flip the chicken frequently. This will help it cook evenly on all sides.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the skillet.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion:
This Greek Garlic Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the garlic sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
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