Greek Chicken

Name: Greek Chicken
Ingredients: 1.25 kg / 2.5 lb drumsticks and chicken thighs (, bone in skin on (Note 1); 6 garlic cloves (, minced (~ 2 tbsp); 2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar); 1/2 cup / 125 ml lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (I use Farmers Union); 1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Plain Greek yogurt or Tzatziki; Fresh oregano leaves (optional)

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Total Time

58 minutes

Prep Time

8 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Rating

(70)

Ingredients

4 servings

1.25 kg / 2.5 lb drumsticks and chicken thighs (, bone in skin on (Note 1)
6 garlic cloves (, minced (~ 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine or apple cider vinegar)
1/2 cup / 125 ml lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup Greek yogurt (I use Farmers Union)
1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Plain Greek yogurt or Tzatziki
Fresh oregano leaves (optional)

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Preparation

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Step 1

Mix Marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 2

Add chicken and coat well. Marinade for 24 hours (3 hours minimum).

Step 3

Preheat oven to 180C.350F.

Step 4

Line a tray with foil (trust me), place rack on tray (optional).

Step 5

Place chicken on rack (reserve marinade), skin side up. Bake 30 minutes,

Step 6

Remove from oven. Brush with marinade - do not flip.

Step 7

Return to oven for 20 minutes or until golden and a bit crispy. Give it a spray of olive oil just before it's done if you want an extra crispy, shiny coat.