Grilled Greek Chicken

Grilled Greek Chicken

The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and ‘roasting’ it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic (or more to taste), crushed or very finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 6 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1
Whisk garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a large bowl.

Step 2
Make 2 slashes on the skin side down to the bone in the thigh section and 1 in the leg section of each leg quarter. This will help infuse pieces with marinade and allow faster cooking on the grill. Season both sides of chicken generously with kosher salt. Transfer to bowl with marinade and thoroughly coat all sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours.

Step 3
Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain slightly.

Step 4
Place leg quarters on grill skin side down over semi-direct heat (avoid intense direct heat so chicken cooks evenly and skin doesn't burn). Cook 6 or 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Chef’s Note:

This is so flavorful that you really don't need a sauce, but some fresh lemon is nice, as is a spicy yogurt. Just squeeze a little lemon into some nice thick, Greek yogurt, spike it with hot sauce, and you have a perfect condiment.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449
Calories
30g
Fat
5g
Carbs
40g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 38%
Saturated Fat7g 35%
Cholesterol140mg 47%
Sodium134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate5g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein40g
Vitamin C13mg 66%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium422mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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