Greek Chicken

Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

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

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix Marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2. 2

   Step 2

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

   Step 3

   Preheat oven to 180C.350F.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Line a tray with foil (trust me), place rack on tray (optional).
5. 5

   Step 5

   Place chicken on rack (reserve marinade), skin side up. Bake 30 minutes,
6. 6

   Step 6

   Remove from oven. Brush with marinade - do not flip.
7. 7

   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.
8. 8

   Step 8

   Rest for a few minutes before serving. Juicy and tasty enough to serve plain but extra great with tzatziki or even some plain yogurt.

9. Bon appetit!