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Cook up some love with this easy Oven-Baked Greek Chicken with Herb Butter. It’s easy to make, with a citrus tang and a zing, soft infusion of herb flavors. Serve it with vegetables or a nice Greek salad.
The Essence of Greek Tradition in Our Kitchen
Greek cuisine has masterfully utilized the riches of land and sea. It has found its proud spot within the Mediterranean diet. Lemons and fresh herbs don’t just act as ingredients; they define the soul of traditional Greek cooking. These essentials elevate the oven-baked chicken, turning it into an aromatic feast that celebrates culture vividly.
Key Ingredients for your Oven-Baked Greek Chicken with Herb Butter
- Chicken Maryland: Serves as the succulent canvas for our culinary artwork.
- Olive oil and lemon juice: These meld together, seeping into the chicken, and imparting a juicy tanginess.
- Garlic and onions: They add layers of complex aromas, ensuring a rich taste.
- Rosemary, thyme, and oregano: These herbs infuse the dish with a Mediterranean soul.
- Cayenne pepper: Introduces a gentle spicy kick, offering a flavor balance.
- Lemon zest: Elevates the chicken with a burst of citrus essence.
- Potatoes: Absorb the surrounding flavors, complementing the main protein perfectly.

Crafting the Perfect Oven-Baked Greek Chicken with Herb Butter
Begin by infusing the chicken with a marinade of lemon zest, juice, garlic, and olive oil. This ensures deep penetration of flavors. Proceed by nestling the chicken under a lavish layer of herb & garlic butter – crucial for achieving that moist and fragrant outcome. Completing the process, roast everything to bring forth a delectable centerpiece that encapsulates the essence of a Mediterranean diet chicken. The merging of lemon’s tanginess with the soothing notes of rosemary, oregano, and thyme elevates the dish’s complexity.

Celebrating Unity: Oven-Baked Greek Chicken with Herb Butter
This dish transcends the ordinary, weaving Greek cuisine and kinship into its very fabric. With every morsel of the aromatic chicken, flavored richly with herb butter and a blend of lemon, garlic, and spices, diners are transported to the shores of the Mediterranean. It celebrates the act of communal eating, highlighting not just a nourishing meal, but a legacy passed down through generations. As people gather to enjoy this flavorful dish, they do more than feed their bodies—they honor time-honored traditions and the joy found in cooking and sharing meals that have bound families for ages.
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Oven-Baked Greek Chicken with Herb Butter
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Resting Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
Description
Cook up some love with this easy Oven-Baked Greek Chicken recipe with Herb Butter flavors.
Ingredients
Oven-Baked Chicken
- 2–4 Chicken pieces
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp. Minced garlic
- 1 tsp. Dried oregano
- 4 tbsp. Olive oil
- Cayenne pepper to taste (1/4-1/2 tsp.)
- 2 Sprigs of fresh Rosemary, extra to serve
- 3 Sprigs of fresh Oregano
- Salt and black pepper to season
- 2–4 medium potatoes peeled and quartered.
Herb & Garlic Butter
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp. Fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. Thyme leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 3/4 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. Black pepper
Instructions
- Mix the Herb & Garlic Butter until smooth.
- Loosen the chicken skin from the flesh on the thigh and most of the leg spread 80% of the butter under the skin, (really get in there) then spread the remainder on top of the skin.
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs and paprika (for color) on top.
- Set aside for an hour or so.
- Line a large baking dish with foil.
- Add onion, oregano sprigs, and Rosemary sprigs, spreading evenly
- Place chicken on top of the onions.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest, and a teaspoon each of salt and cracked black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and pour evenly over the chicken.
- Add potatoes to the dish and give a light spray with oil.
- Place in a preheated oven at 180C/350F and bake for 1 hr and 15 minutes.
- Turning potatoes once.
- Garnish with fresh Rosemary and lemon slices to serve.
- Serve with vegetables of your choice.
Notes
Created, Prepared, tried, and tested by Melanie from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 435 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
- Fiber: 7.1 g
- Protein: 66.4 g
- Cholesterol: 252 mg
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Oh yum, this looks and sounds so delicious!
Thank you Amy, Hope you will have a go at this delicious meal. Enjoy.