Greek-Style Chicken Plate with Lemon Garlic Marinade

Greek-Style Chicken Plate

This Greek-inspired chicken plate features juicy, marinated chicken legs infused with garlic, oregano, and fresh lemon. Grilled or oven-roasted until golden and crisp, it pairs beautifully with classic sides like roasted potatoes, tzatziki, or a fresh cucumber tomato salad. A flavorful Mediterranean meal that’s simple, wholesome, and packed with citrus-herb flavor.

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs (or thighs/quarters)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Sides

• Lemon roasted potatoes or rice pilaf
• Greek salad (cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, olives)
• Tzatziki sauce
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions