What does Greek chicken taste like?

Greek chicken has a bright, savory, and aromatic flavor. The combination of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs like oregano and thyme creates a zesty, tangy marinade balanced by earthy, Mediterranean notes. When roasted, the chicken develops a slightly crisp exterior and juicy, tender interior with bursts of citrus and herb in every bite.

Can you marinate Greek chicken overnight?

Yes! You can absolutely marinate Greek chicken overnight. In fact, letting it sit for up to 12-24 hours allows the lemon, garlic, and herbs to deeply infuse the meat, making it extra tender and flavorful. Just be sure to store it covered in the refrigerator, and avoid marinating for more than 24 hours—too much acid from the lemon juice can start to break down the texture of the chicken. (If you need to leave it longer than 24 hours, pop it in the freezer when you first put it in the marinade, so the flavor can seep in as it freezes and defrosts.)

Can you bake Greek chicken?

Heck yeah! This sheet pan Greek chicken dinner and my oven-baked Greek chicken breasts are both excellent recipes for baking it.

Greek Sheet Pan Chicken - Wellness by Kay

Description

This brightly flavored, veggie-packed Greek Sheet Pan Chicken recipe is the perfect low-lift dinner for busy weeknights. Juicy morsels of lemony chicken thighs mingle with a rainbow of zucchini, tomatoes, peppers, and onions, all punctuated by briny olives and squeaky feta for a one-pan meal that’ll temporarily transport you to a sun-soaked café in Santorini.

Ingredients

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½ Cup olive oil
½ Cup lemon juice, from 2 lemons
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 medium zucchini, cut into half moon slices
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
½ large red onion, cut into ¼” wedges
1 pint cherry tomatoes
½ cup kalamata olives
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Italian parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk together.
Place the chicken thighs in a bowl or shallow dish. Pour half of the sauce over the chicken. Stir to coat the chicken. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, red onion and tomatoes with the remaining marinade sauce. Spread the vegetables on a large baking sheet.
Nestle the marinated chicken into the vegetables.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the pan and sprinkle with olives and feta cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve with rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 Recipe
Calories: 437 Calories
Fat: 30g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 1.4g
Protein: 31g