Grilled Oregano Chicken Kotopoulo Riganato Tes Skaras Recipes

GRILLED OREGANO CHICKEN (KOTOPOULO RIGANATO TES SKARAS)

Steps:

• Rinse chicken, pat dry,& place in a large zip lock bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a jar.
• Cover& shake to mix.
• Reserve some of marinade to brush onto chicken while grilling.
• Pour remainder into bag& refrigerate overnight.
• Cook 6 to 8 inches from hot coals, basting occasionally with the marinade until cooked through, approximately 20 to 25 minutes Or broil skin side down, for 30 minutes, then turn and broil 10 to 20 minutes longer, or until chicken tests done.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH LEMON AND OREGANO

Steps:

• Make marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and juice, oregano, oil, 2 teaspoons coarse salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Divide marinade between 2 large resealable plastic bags. Place 2 chicken halves in each bag; shake to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes, turning bags occasionally.
• Preheat grill to medium; lightly oil grates. Remove chicken from marinade, and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken, skin side up, on grill. Cover and cook, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn chicken over; cover and cook until well browned, 10 to 15 minutes (an instant-read thermometer should register 175 degrees when inserted into thickest part of meat, avoiding bone). If chicken is browning too quickly, move to cooler parts of grill or turn grill to low heat.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Tent with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place lemon halves on grill, cut side down; cook until slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Cut chicken pieces in half; serve with grilled lemon halves, and, if desired, garnish with oregano sprigs.

ZESTY CHICKEN OREGANO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.
• Place chicken in ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch oblong pan.
• Mix the remaining ingredients (except the lemon slices) together.
• Pour over chicken.
• Cook uncovered, spooning oil mixture over chicken occasionally, for 30 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and cook until thickest pieces are done, about another 30 minutes.
• Garnish with lemon slices.

ROSEMARY OREGANO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder and pepper.
• Add chicken and turn to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Pour chicken and marinade into a large baking pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees for one hour or until chicken is nicely browned and juices run clear.
• For this recipe, boneless chicken breasts can also be substituted. Cut the baking time to 30-35 minutes.