Roasted Greek Chicken
Roast chicken with a Greek twist. The chicken is coated in olive oil and a mix of herbs and spices. The result is crispy skin and juicy meat.
The herbs used are oregano and basil, along with garlic powder. The chicken is also seasoned with salt and black pepper.
The dish is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Roast chicken with a Greek twist. The chicken is coated in olive oil and a mix of herbs and spices. The result is crispy skin and juicy meat.
The herbs used are oregano and basil, along with garlic powder. The chicken is also seasoned with salt and black pepper.
The dish is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
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Ingredients 8
4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
0.25 cup olive oil
4 lemons, halved
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Put the chicken legs in a large baking dish. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto each chicken leg. Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken and arrange the lemons around it.
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Mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle the mix evenly over each chicken leg, turning the chicken to season both sides.
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Cook the chicken in the oven for about 1 hour 15 minutes, until it's not pink at the bone and the juices run clear. The temperature should be 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) when checked with a thermometer.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 35g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 140mg
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Sodium 2464mg
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Total Carbohydrate 17g
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Dietary Fiber 7g
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Protein 42g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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