How to Make the Best Greek Chicken

Test cook Bryan Roof cooks host Julia Collin Davison a Birmingham specialty, Greek Chicken.
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[@studmuffin1592]

## Ingredients ## 2 tbsp fresh, chopped thyme 2 tbsp fresh, chopped rosemary lemon zest from 1 lemon (6 strips chopped) 5 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbsp salt 1.5 tsp dry oregano 1 tsp coriander .5 tsp red pepper .5 tsp black pepper 3 lbs chicken ## Recipe ## 1) Add fresh herbs, dry herbs/spices, olive oil, garlic and lemon zest to bowl and combine 2) Make deep slashes on chicken skin and add chicken pieces to marinade, let marinate 30 mins to 2 hrs 3) Add chicken and excess marinade to oven proof skillet 4) Bake chicken ~ 30 mins at 425 degrees until chicken is up to temp 5) baste chicken and broil ~ 3mins until chicken browns 6) add tablespoon lemon juice to pan juices to complete pan sauce

[@Diosesamorypaz]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@charmedprince]

You're a saint!

[@aliciavo5245]

Thank you !!!

[@yulkaluckyulka613]

Thank you very much! 🙏

[@darbree520]

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[@dawnl.8752]

WOW! I made this tonight just using meaty chicken thighs (9 count). I didn't have fresh herbs but desperately wanted to try this since I had the thighs -- so I used about 1T of dried thyme (crushed) and 3/4 T of dried rosemary (crushed a bit, as well). I used less dried rosemary since it can impart a bit of perfume-like flavor to some palates (this turned out to be a wise choice). I let those 2 herbs sit in the required EVOO amount first to release their flavors...then followed the rest of the directions. Looking at the video again, I realize i forgot to add the lemon juice to the au jus, but I had added a pat of butter. It still turned out FANTASIC. Tasty and pretty enough for company. I will probably drain the juices tomorrow and add the lemon juice once heated up...to get the full flavor of your recipe. Thank you for sharing! I love American Test Kitchen!

[@1983mojo1]

Just got back from Greece and loved the food there.

[@Leguminator]

In the dog days of summer I love to make this or something similar early in the morning before it gets really hot and serve it as a cold supper with a Panzanella salad (I can bake croutons with alongside the chicken) and some chilled wine.

[@bubblegumlipgloss8488]

Im coming to your house!!!!! 😍

[@alicescuderi6709]

Love it Will make looks easy love your show

[@roserussell6726]

That sounds so good!

[@melissawolf215]

This was THE best chicken we’ve ever, ever had. I’m a foodie/home chef and I swear that I’ve never tasted any chicken so good. Amazing!!

[@niftykaffeine67]

Absolutely agree! This recipe is on permanent rotation at our house.

[@benhuffman4404]

I've made this so many times and it remains THE most delicious presentation of chicken I can muster.

[@Sbannmarie298]

Yum I’m making it

[@modivin]

Or as we call in Greece...chicken. The recipe is pretty accurate too. We usually use a baking dish instead of a skillet, and add potatoes to cook in the same jus.

[@annaraime3288]

That's what I was planning on doing

[@tigerz8174]

Hahahaha love that comment 😅🤣😂

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

Potatoes are a game-changer for this dish!

[@benhuffman4404]

Potatoes, parsnips, and carrots.

[@busydadscooking001]

You probably use a baking dish so you don't burn yourself on the handle of the skillet after you take it out of the oven, which is DEFINITELY a better outcome ... :D

[@emilybilbow4990]

This is a great way to make chicken for a large group using legs or thighs… they never disappoint and are quite economical

[@blbtx45]

Taste so good and perfect blend of lemon and garlic with herbs and spices.

[@JENNYCOOK]

The lemon and chicken dish combination is so delicious. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I love you guys! 😘😘

[@WouldUMind4321]

I made this and it was so flavorful. Thank you so much 😊

[@MidwestGirl]

OMGoodness - that looks fantastic! My mouth is watering! I can't wait to try it!

[@sfreddy]

Delicious, simple dish. Thank you! I just made it. It came out FAB!

[@cindymullins6928]

Love watching cooks country episodes

[@BrianandLesliesMommy]

I cook a lot and consider myself a fairly good cook. This chicken was off the charts good. I cooked it in a cast iron skillet in my oven. I rarely eat more than one small piece of any chicken dish I make, but last night, my partner and I ate almost the entire chicken, it was THAT good, very easy and quick. This one is a keeper. Thanks!!!❤️.

[@Sbannmarie298]

Love it - going to do it on a cast iron skillet too

[@barcham]

That is a great marinade that can be used for any way you want to cook chicken. I use a similar one to make chicken brochettes on my Foreman grill or to cook just a smaller amount of chicken parts for one or two people in the oven. For my brochettes, I will serve them with a salad with a lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar dressing and some fresh tzatziki on the side. So refreshing and quick on a hot summer day.

[@reginaciarleglio2186]

Amazing. Made this yesterday with fresh herbs from my garden. Everyone love it. Easy too

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello How you doing today !

[@elainechee8626]

Looks easy & so yummy! Will definitely try

[@noahlondon8005]

cooked it....absolutely FANTASTIC !!

[@vickihandel3620]

TY for sharing this recipe! My daughter loves Greek dishes and especially the seasoning and cheeses . He was very educational and interesting

[@matthewcook4512]

If loving this chicken is wrong, I never want to be right. OMG. It’s SO GOOD! Super easy, even the breaking down a chicken. I served with fluffy white rice & sautéd whole snap peas.

[@lucyd8009]

I’m making this tonight! I can’t wait to try this! It smells amazing! 😋

[@jawahar75]

Super simple to make, but turned out really well.. Kids loved it. thanks for this.

[@leonorebaulch6251]

So easy to prepare....and can't wait to serve and eat it!❤️

[@tmo7734]

Made it several times. The recipe is absolutely delicious.

[@EarthAstroGirl]

I made it yesterday and it was so good and easy to make. This is going to be a repeat. A winner!

[@Katsem]

I have made it a few times. Good. The marinade and herbs would be nice as a simple pasta sauce, maybe with some cooked chicken leftover meat tossed in.

[@mercymathew5414]

Made yesterday and it was absolutely 💯 delicious!! Thank you!!!

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello how you doing today !

[@sstarkey1695]

Wow. What a great recipe to add to my recipe box! Thank you!

[@juanitaduering9976]

Thank you for posting this Greek chicken recipe which is one of my favorites but now I can't wait to cook my own at home

[@melindahuntley9873]

OMG that looks so yummy, I'll definitely try this, thank you.

[@billblevins2778]

Unbelievable how good this looks, wow.

[@carancook1481]

This is our absolute favorite chicken dish. I've changed it a bit....I use boneless/skinless chicken thighs and add capers and bake in a cast iron skillet. It's always wonderful!

[@ggs7288]

That sounds awesome. Iron skillet is ideal for oven cooking.

[@joanoconnor2662]

Absolutely LOVED IT 💕

[@Bacchusmbt]

This is my favorite KZbin station. Awesome hosts and recipes 👍👍👍👍👍

[@laducaa]

This *really* is the best Greek Chicken! It's in my regular rotation, thanks to Cook's Country!

[@rwefree9469]

Have made it several times. Best recipe I ever got from ATK. Truly outstanding!

[@tracyt2246]

Made this on this week, delicious and easy to make!

[@lindatann3955]

We will absolutely try this recipe…..love Greek chicken! Yum!!!

[@gailpulley9213]

Hi! I can't wait to try this Greek Chicken recipe! Thanks for sharing it!

[@kellyM1001]

Made this today and really liked it.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Great video! Great ideas. Thanks.

[@kathleensmith8365]

That recipe looks absolutely delicious. As we come to the end of summer I still want fresh herbs and the pop citrus gives but moving into cooler temps, rainy weather I start to crave comfort food. This is it, the perfect transition into fall. Thanks!

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello how you doing today?

[@normasaldivar8645]

Thx! Am going to try!

[@zoecunningham3019]

A childhood favorite 😋 Fast &easy to make 👍

[@ga...B48]

Look yummy.....It is easy to cook......thanks to share this video...

[@freda2758]

Thank you! I will make this tomorrow.

[@robertoleon4783]

Excelent recepi, thanks .

[@pjgata2733]

Thanks , It was so delicious..

[@sdla690]

Cooked it with my air fryer, it came out great

[@katc2345]

That was off the hook bangin! I already make a dish very similar to this but take the pan juices and cook on stove to slightly reduce abd add a little heavy cream and lemon juice and when coated on spoon i spoon over the chicken. An old Greek mother of the owners of a Greek restaurant I worked at taught me the dish. They loved me and fed me and I ate with them at the back of the house because I have a passion for greek food! I can describe a dish that will make you salivate and thats why I was able to upsell so much, lol.

[@berthaz2583]

Oh! That sounds delicious!

[@cherylvalentine693]

Yum looks delicious! Will be trying this.

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello How you doing today?

[@kingdomtalkchannel]

Wow, I cooked this very easy. Delicious!

[@nanfeliciano5465]

TY easy, delish...More / mas por favor!!!

[@bognarossy9033]

Looks great👍

[@autumnsky8647]

Thank you!

[@passiveagressive4983]

I have always scored my chicken, always shocked that TV chefs don’t. It lets in so much flavour 🥰

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Also evens it for cooking time unless you pound the breasts or pound them

[@1ronhall]

I’ve watched this video 5 times and each time I want to eat all of it myself! I’m doing it ….. watch out world!!!

[@johnrichmond8606]

Looks delicious

[@jasonbean5582]

A local joint, Pizza Villa, does an outstanding Greek chicken. You order the pilaf as the side. It's served with lemon potato wedges, but the pilaf is cooked with chicken livers and gizzards. The flavor is so rich, it's unstoppable.:)

[@suefrack2958]

My mouth is watering! I gotta try this one.

[@derricknelson8160]

Hello how you doing today

[@christinec3170]

I grow lemon thyme in my garden. I'm going to try this recipe with it. I can almost smell it now! Thanks for sharing this!

[@christinec3170]

@@mseanmckenziegmail Thanks for that great idea!

[@truthfinder6246]

This looks beautiful.

[@lisamontoni6421]

Fabulous!

[@melissarey2973]

Definitely making this for my best friend soon.

[@annaraime3288]

Ditto - it's his birthday next week - will spend the morning out and about - mid-day go grocery shopping - dinner at home 😊

[@patricklarry6645]

Julia and Brian are the best cooking duo.

[@Enrique-cs8id]

I was going to comment the same thing. I love the two of them together😍

[@nellyrasberry]

That is a great chicken. Rarely cook the same thing twice, but will do this again. Easy and delicious. Cooked in in a baking dish with potatoes like others suggested it. Omg! Very satisfying meal!

[@shivie4]

It is a very good recipe. Delicious. I added some potatoes in the pan As suggested in a comment. I like this website not only for the excellents recipes but also because I learn always a method and improve the results 😋 !

[@davidmccarty6445]

You guys are great 🎉🎉

[@johnjones1559]

I love America's test kitchen and even more a huge fan of Bridget Lancaster, she is drop dead gorgeous 😍😍

[@bunkyman8097]

I want this on a bed of plain orzo! Yum....

[@ConnieM777]

The two of you seem like my old friends. Always turn to you for great recipes.

[@DmitriZhurin]

That's so delicious, amazing

[@jwst143]

Love, love, love your show and recipes. This is on my list to make.

[@diquattrom]

Wow! Amazing. Definitely going in monthly rotation over a sheet pan of marinated veggies Thanks!

[@deirdreentrup9848]

Will you use the same marinade?

[@suyapajimenez516]

Incredible

[@dublinjazz1]

This was absolutely delicious. I only had dried herbs on hand and I included the juice of the lemon as well as the zest in the marinade. I also cooked it stove top instead of in the oven. Oh my goodness, what beautiful flavor. Hubby raved about it. I will definitely be doing this one again and again.

[@sciencelabvideosl7558]

Did you pant fry it with boneless skinless breasts? That’s how I would like to do it, but I want to hear others’ experiences first.

[@1rhondar268]

Great place to get a great meal!

[@maureenmillikan6518]

I made this chicken today using your recipe and cooking methods. My husband and I agree that this is the best chicken I have ever made. It is unbelievably good. We felt like we were eating in a gourmet restaurant. Thank you so much for this.

[@jeanniefelix6534]

Made this , included potatoes, my family loved it, to make it from now on, loved the zing of the lemon juice I squeezed in

[@adamthemute]

Try using barely crushed whole coriander seed (and fennel too if you like). Getting a pop of flavour every other bite is really nice.

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

Literally trying that now, just waiting for the oven to preheat. So far I've learned that breaking down a whole chicken is way harder than it looks but let's hope the crushed coriander works like you hope.

[@TravelForFoods]

Try it yourself!🤣

[@mayonnaiseeee]

This looks so good, low-carb friendly too. Going to try it out this weekend.

[@debbieberstst]

Can't wait to taste it..

[@gremlin60]

Oooo i so want to taste that

[@shivie4]

This most be very tasty. No risk of failing on this one!

[@kdkulhanek]

I wish I could post up a Denzel "my man" meme cause you deserve it Bryan

[@myhappynest6125]

I have made this recipe, in fact having my sister over for dinner tonight and this is what I’m serving. Going to make some white rice and seared zucchini and a salad. Yum. It’s really delicious. Oh and only using chicken thighs.

[@fayeg7989]

Delicious....👍

[@michellehawco8981]

Yummy

[@dilippatel3268]

excellent video

[@juliolapon1875]

I made this chicken and it was delicious, juicy and very easy.

[@ggs7288]

This sounds wonderful. Trying it tonight for friends. I'll let you know how they like it. Going to add some fresh feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley on top 👌

[@elenistamatakis9246]

I love watching ur cooking channel I'm greek I love cooking /some baking But.. you guys are awesome 👌 👏 👍 I loved the eggplant 🍆 parm This chef 👨‍🍳 made. I made it,and my kids and family loooved it. Thank you

[@sepandjazzi]

Brian went from Mr Crispy in previous episode to Mr. Marinade in this one....very nice!!

[@williamhope8981]

I've always wanted to get those type of stoves with the rolling shelves in the oven. Which brand are those?

[@annaavgerinos189]

I’m Greek and I can say this recipe is spot on

[@joanndeisenroth9031]

Your chicken looks delicious. I will definitely try that.

[@tomallen9179]

Great

[@elizabethshaw734]

When I don't have time to marinate I put everything in a FoodSaver bag and vacuum seal it. It makes a huge difference! I used to score my chicken.

[@merryhunt9153]

You guys and your fresh herbs. Where I live, it's too cold for herbs to grow for six months of the year, and too hot for three months of the year. They're expensive to buy, and the chi-chi stores have stopped carrying them because nobody bothers.