Best 7 Lemon Garlic Chicken Greece Kotopoulo Skorthato Recipes
In the vibrant culinary tapestry of Greece, a delectable dish known as Lemon Garlic Chicken, or Kotopoulo Skorthato, stands as a testament to the country's rich flavors and aromatic delights. This delectable dish tantalizes the taste buds with its tender chicken, infused with a zesty blend of lemon and garlic. Accompanying the succulent chicken are three distinct recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic Greek dish. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore these recipes, promising an explosion of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of Greece.
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KOTOPOULO SKORTHATO (LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN WITH POTATOES)
This is such an easy recipe to make - quick and always draws raves - companies coming and this can be made up quickly and would even impress the boss
Provided by Ravenseyes
Categories Chicken
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters, lengthwise. Salt and pepper the chicken and potatoes. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan, and add potatoes, on and around the chicken. Add oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, distributing evenly across the pan. Add water and roast uncovered at 355°F for a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Half way through (50 minutes), turn the chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 821.8, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 144.4, Sodium 1011.4, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 40.9
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN (GREECE - KOTOPOULO SKORTHATO)
A recipe I am posting for ZWT6. This is one of the easiest recipes to make, and one of the most tempting to eat. Adjust the garlic down if it's not a favorite, and the classic tastes of lemon and oregano will still make this dish uniquely Greek. I put a little change on this recipe, by decreasing the amount of olive oil by half and adding the 1/4 cup of butter for more flavor. Update: 7/23/2011, I have now made this for DH and myself, so only made 1/2 of the recipe. We loved this recipe, so simple and a no fuss meal. I used small red skinned potatoes that I just cut in half, they didn't need the full cooking time, so added them in about an hour before it was done.
Provided by diner524
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C).
- Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters, lengthwise. Salt and pepper the chicken and potatoes. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan, and add potatoes, on and around the chicken. Add oregano, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, distributing evenly across the pan. Add water and roast uncovered at 355°F (180°C) for a total of 1 hour and 40 minutes. Half way through (50 minutes), turn the chicken.
- Note: Check periodically to make sure there is still a little water in the pan. If needed, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more.
GREEK LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES
I don't have the energy or courage to cater for a living but, if I did, this Greek lemon chicken and potatoes would be one of my go-to entrees, and not just for big, fat weddings. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, simple to make, and easy on the wallet.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a large roasting pan.
- Place chicken pieces in large bowl. Season with salt, oregano, pepper, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Place potatoes in bowl with the chicken; stir together until chicken and potatoes are evenly coated with marinade.
- Transfer chicken pieces, skin side up, to prepared roasting pan, reserving marinade. Distribute potato pieces among chicken thighs. Drizzle with 2/3 cup chicken broth. Spoon remainder of marinade over chicken and potatoes.
- Place in preheated oven. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Toss chicken and potatoes, keeping chicken skin side up; continue baking until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 25 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to serving platter and keep warm.
- Set oven to broil or highest heat setting. Toss potatoes once again in pan juices. Place pan under broiler and broil until potatoes are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes to serving platter with chicken.
- Place roasting pan on stove over medium heat. Add a splash of broth and stir up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Strain; spoon juices over chicken and potatoes. Top with chopped oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 283.6 mg, Fat 74.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 80.4 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 2 g
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-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 CHICKEN WITH CRISPY POTATOES (KOTOPOULO LEMONATO) RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-153
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To prepare this Greek lemon chicken recipe, divide the chicken into 8 portions and wash thoroughly. Peel the garlic and rub on the chicken. Place on a large baking tray and season well with salt and pepper. Cut the potatoes into wedges and place them between the chicken. Pour in some water, enough to cover half the chicken and add the lemon juice, the white wine vinegar, the olive oil, the chopped garlic and the peppercorns. Season with salt and pepper and add a good pinch of oregano. (Tip: sprinkle the potatoes with 1 tsp semolina for crispier results Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180C for an 60-75 minutes. After baking for 50 minutes remove the aluminum foil and top the chicken with some feta cheese. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is nicely colored and crispy on the outside. This Greek lemon chicken is ideally served with some sourdough bread aside to dig into all the delicious sauce!!
LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
I made this randomly and it was delicious.
Provided by Violet Kenow
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in the melted butter. Cook chicken, flipping frequently, until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder over chicken; flip and sprinkle 1 tablespoon garlic powder on second side. Cook each side for 2 minutes.
- Pour lemon juice over each side of chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1275.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use a whole chicken: This will give you more flavorful and juicy meat.
- Cut the chicken into 8-10 pieces: This will help it cook evenly.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper to marinate the chicken: This will give it a classic Greek flavor.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature (400 degrees F): This will help it to brown and crisp.
- Roast the chicken for 45-60 minutes: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with roasted potatoes, rice, or salad: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Lemon Garlic Chicken is a classic Greek dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tender, flavorful meat and crispy skin, this dish is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give Lemon Garlic Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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