Roasted chicken with lemon, garlic, and oregano. Simple Greek home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 4 lb chicken pieces
- 3 whole lemons
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Ingredients
Scale
Measurement units
- 4 lb chicken pieces
- 3 whole lemons
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- ⅓ cup olive oil
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Toss chicken pieces with juice of 2 lemons, 1/4 cup olive oil, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Ingredients
- chicken pieces (4 lb)
- olive oil (¼ cup)
- lemons (2 whole)
- garlic (6 cloves)
- dried oregano (2 tbsp)
Slow the roast
Preheat oven to 400F. Arrange chicken in a single layer in a roasting pan. Pour marinade over. Roast 60-75 minutes, basting occasionally, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
Rest and serve
Let rest 5 minutes. Serve with pan juices and lemon wedges.
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