Lemon Oregano Chicken

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This Greek-inspired Lemon Oregano Chicken delivers bright Mediterranean flavors with minimal effort. Garlic and herbs cleverly tucked under the skin infuse the meat with aromatic complexity while preserving crispy, golden skin. The accompanying yogurt sauce—tangy with lemon and fragrant with herbs—provides the perfect cooling complement to the succulent, herb-roasted chicken. Easy enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with colorful bell peppers and orzo for a complete meal that transports your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean.

Broil or sauté an assortment of red, green and yellow bell pepper strips to serve alongside the chicken, and complete the main course with orzo pasta tossed with olive oil. Baklava from the bakery and strong coffee finish this Greek-themed meal.

Serving Size: 2 Servings; Can be doubled.

Ingredients

1 large lemon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 chicken breast halves with skin and bones
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Directions

Grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel from lemon.
Cut lemon in half.
Cut 2 slices from 1 half; reserve slices.
Squeeze enough juice from remaining half to measure 1 teaspoon.
Place peel into small bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons parsley, oregano and pepper.
Place garlic on cutting board.
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt over garlic and chop garlic very finely.
Add garlic mixture to seasonings in small bowl.
Run fingers between chicken and skin to loosen skin (do not remove skin).
Spread generous 1/2 tablespoon seasoning mixture under skin of each chicken breast.
Rub outside of chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper.

For sauce, mix yogurt and 1 teaspoon lemon juice into remaining seasoning mixture.

Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Broil chicken until cooked through, about 12 minutes per side.
Arrange chicken on plates.
Garnish with lemon slices and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
Serve with yogurt sauce.

🧑‍🍳 The Cook: Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: barbecue, chicken, grill, lemon, bbq, yogurt, yoghurt
🗂️ Categories: 🔥 Grilling & BBQ, 🍗 Chicken & Other Poultry
📚 Cookbooks: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Recipe #513 was added on March 07, 2009 and last updated on March 14, 2025.

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