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Greek Chicken Marinade

How To Make Greek Chicken - (Whole Roasted Chicken) - make the perfect Greek marinade, that you can use on whole chicken, chicken breast or chicken thighs. Fresh, tangy, flavorful. Just a few ingredients and you are going to have the most simple and delicious chicken dinner to serve to your family.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek chicken marinade

Ingredients

  • 4 lb whole chicken
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • Juice from 1 large lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Take the chicken out of the packaging wipe to dry with paper towels. (This extra step will ensure you gat a crispy skin - let the chicken dry in the fridge uncovered overnight).
  • In a bowl combine the olive oil, melted butter, garlic, lemon juice , whine, salt, pepper, oregano and paprika.
  • Generously season the chicken on the outside and inside, you can also add some marinade between the breast and the skin.
  • Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F (with a fan) or 425 F without a fan.
  • Place chicken on a baking dish and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with the juices, that the chicken releases.
  • Test the temperature - it needs to be 165 F when a thermometer inserted into the breast and thigh meat should read 165 F and juices need to run clear.
  • Remove the baked chicken from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes, before cutting.

Notes

Add cubed potatoes (pieces just about 1/2x1/2 inch and bake them together with he chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 2803kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 163g | Fat: 231g | Saturated Fat: 74g | Cholesterol: 775mg | Sodium: 2947mg | Potassium: 1694mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2884IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 9mg