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Greek style chicken

Recipe Information

Description:
Greek style chicken is a delicious Greek recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 45 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 50 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
Total Time 50 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 8 cloves of garlic, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons oregano

  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned

  • 4 lemons, thinly sliced

  • 16 black olives, pitted and sliced

Directions

  • Set an oven to 350°F.

  • Combine the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl and stir.

  • Coat the chicken with this seasoning mixture.

  • Put a layer of lemon slices at the bottom of a 13x9-inch dish.

  • Lay the chicken breasts on top of the lemons.

  • Spread olives evenly in the dish.

  • Bake chicken for 45 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 199 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 7g

  • Cholesterol: 41mg

  • Sodium: 930mg

  • Potassium: 384mg

  • Carbohydrate: 16g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Protein: 19g