How to Make the Best Greek Chicken

Test cook Bryan Roof cooks host Julia Collin Davison a Birmingham specialty, Greek Chicken.

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[studmuffin]

## Ingredients ##
2 tbsp fresh, chopped thyme
2 tbsp fresh, chopped rosemary
lemon zest from 1 lemon (6 strips chopped)
5 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp salt
1.5 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp coriander
.5 tsp red pepper
.5 tsp black pepper
3 lbs chicken

## Recipe ##
1) Add fresh herbs, dry herbs/spices, olive oil, garlic and lemon zest to bowl and combine
2) Make deep slashes on chicken skin and add chicken pieces to marinade, let marinate 30 mins to 2 hrs
3) Add chicken and excess marinade to oven proof skillet
4) Bake chicken ~ 30 mins at 425 degrees until chicken is up to temp
5) baste chicken and broil ~ 3mins until chicken browns
6) add tablespoon lemon juice to pan juices to complete pan sauce

[melissawolf]

This was THE best chicken we’ve ever, ever had. I’m a foodie/home chef and I swear that I’ve never tasted any chicken so good. Amazing!!

[Leguminator]

In the dog days of summer I love to make this or something similar early in the morning before it gets really hot and serve it as a cold supper with a Panzanella salad (I can bake croutons with alongside the chicken) and some chilled wine.

[dawnl.]

WOW! I made this tonight just using meaty chicken thighs (9 count). I didn't have fresh herbs but desperately wanted to try this since I had the thighs -- so I used about 1T of dried thyme (crushed) and 3/4 T of dried rosemary (crushed a bit, as well). I used less dried rosemary since it can impart a bit of perfume-like flavor to some palates (this turned out to be a wise choice). I let those 2 herbs sit in the required EVOO amount first to release their flavors...then followed the rest of the directions. Looking at the video again, I realize i forgot to add the lemon juice to the au jus, but I had added a pat of butter. It still turned out FANTASIC. Tasty and pretty enough for company. I will probably drain the juices tomorrow and add the lemon juice once heated up...to get the full flavor of your recipe. Thank you for sharing! I love American Test Kitchen!

[mojo]

Just got back from Greece and loved the food there.

[benhuffman]

I've made this so many times and it remains THE most delicious presentation of chicken I can muster.

[emilybilbow]

This is a great way to make chicken for a large group using legs or thighs… they never disappoint and are quite economical

[barcham]

That is a great marinade that can be used for any way you want to cook chicken. I use a similar one to make chicken brochettes on my Foreman grill or to cook just a smaller amount of chicken parts for one or two people in the oven. For my brochettes, I will serve them with a salad with a lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar dressing and some fresh tzatziki on the side. So refreshing and quick on a hot summer day.

[blbtx]

Taste so good and perfect blend of lemon and garlic with herbs and spices.

[MidwestGirl]

OMGoodness - that looks fantastic! My mouth is watering! I can't wait to try it!

[modivin]

Or as we call in Greece...chicken. The recipe is pretty accurate too. We usually use a baking dish instead of a skillet, and add potatoes to cook in the same jus.

[BrianandLesliesMommy]

I cook a lot and consider myself a fairly good cook. This chicken was off the charts good. I cooked it in a cast iron skillet in my oven. I rarely eat more than one small piece of any chicken dish I make, but last night, my partner and I ate almost the entire chicken, it was THAT good, very easy and quick. This one is a keeper. Thanks!!!❤️.

[WouldUMind]

I made this and it was so flavorful. Thank you so much 😊

[carancook]

This is our absolute favorite chicken dish. I've changed it a bit....I use boneless/skinless chicken thighs and add capers and bake in a cast iron skillet. It's always wonderful!

[sfreddy]

Delicious, simple dish. Thank you! I just made it. It came out FAB!

[Katsem]

I have made it a few times. Good. The marinade and herbs would be nice as a simple pasta sauce, maybe with some cooked chicken leftover meat tossed in.

[matthewcook]

If loving this chicken is wrong, I never want to be right. OMG. It’s SO GOOD!
Super easy, even the breaking down a chicken.
I served with fluffy white rice & sautéd whole snap peas.

[reginaciarleglio]

Amazing. Made this yesterday with fresh herbs from my garden. Everyone love it. Easy too

[vickihandel]

TY for sharing this recipe! My daughter loves Greek dishes and especially the seasoning and cheeses . He was very educational and interesting

[juanitaduering]

Thank you for posting this Greek chicken recipe which is one of my favorites but now I can't wait to cook my own at home