Greek Chicken

This Greek Chicken is the perfect easy recipe for a weeknight meal! Cover boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a tangy lemon garlic sauce, top it with fresh herbs, and, after a quick bake in the oven, serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal the whole family will love!

Are you guilty of serving dry, overcooked chicken? Do your kids make a face when they see chicken on the menu? Well, this recipe solves both those problems!

Greek Chicken is coated in a tangy lemon garlic sauce that provides plenty of flavor, delighting even the pickiest of taste buds. The sauce also helps keep your chicken from drying out when you cook it, too. You can even use it as a marinade if you want an even deeper, richer flavor!

Ingredients for Greek Chicken

To make this Greek chicken, you will need the following ingredients: 

chicken breasts

extra virgin olive oil

lemons (both juice and zest)

minced garlic

dried oregano

salt

black pepper

fresh parsley (optional) 

See a detailed list of ingredients in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post!

How to Make Greek Chicken

This chicken recipe is so easy to make and is ready in less than an hour!

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Place chicken breasts in a 9” x 13” baking dish. Pierce each chicken breast multiple times with a fork (on the top and bottom side of each chicken breast). Set aside. 

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix. 

Pour the lemon mixture over the chicken breasts. Use a spoon to scoop some mixture on the tops of each chicken breast.

Place in the oven to bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Chicken is done once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. Serve hot for best results. 

Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley over chicken breasts. 

Note: Always check the thickest chicken breast first by inserting the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast meat.

FAQs

How do I store leftover Greek Chicken?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Can I substitute bottled lemon juice instead of fresh lemons?

I don’t recommend it, especially because you also need lemon zest in this recipe for the right flavor. Fresh lemons are an important part of this recipe!

Does the chicken need to marinate in the sauce before baking?

You can marinate the chicken, but it’s not necessary for this recipe. If you want to marinate the chicken ahead of time, place all ingredients (except parsley) into a large sealable food storage bag and keep it in the fridge until ready to bake (no longer than overnight). Pour all ingredients into the baking dish when ready to bake.

Can I make this Greek Chicken recipe with chicken thighs?

Yes, you can, or even use a combination of chicken pieces! Just make sure you follow the same guidelines to fully cook your chicken!

Can I reuse the sauce that the chicken is baking in?

The baked sauce is certainly great to spoon over the baked chicken, but I wouldn’t recommend reusing it for another recipe. Remember, DON’T reuse or eat any remaining marinade that has been used but not baked, as the raw chicken leaves bacteria in the raw chicken marinade. 

What do I serve with this Greek chicken?

This Greek chicken recipe pairs nicely with a Greek salad and baked lemon potatoes sprinkled with feta cheese (or my favorite, tzatziki sauce!)
Then you can have some Baklava for dessert!

The Best Chicken Recipes

You can use chicken in so many different types of recipes! Here are some of the best and most popular chicken recipes on the blog:

When you need an easy meal that’s also super satisfying, make this Chicken and Stuffing Casserole. Using simple ingredients and shortcuts like shredded rotisserie chicken helps you get dinner on the table in less than an hour!

Creamy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a delicious twist on the classic pasta dish that’s still easy enough to make for dinner on busy weeknights! Lasagna noodles are smothered in layers of homemade roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, tender cooked chicken, and gooey cheese. This comfort food classic is a great recipe that’s perfect for feeding the whole family!

Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect party food for all your game day gatherings this football season! Shredded chicken is smothered in a creamy buffalo ranch sauce, topped with melty cheese, and sandwiched between two halves of a sweet Hawaiian roll.

Chicken Mozzarella Pasta is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy! Farfalle pasta is tossed with seasoned chicken tenders, sun-dried tomatoes, and bacon in a creamy sauce. Make this for dinner tonight!

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