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Greek chicken chops in a roasting pan with lemon wedges and fresh basil leaves.
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Greek Chicken Chops

Greek chicken chops are delicious, flavorful cuts of whole chicken marinated in olive oil, paprika, garlic, and herbs such as oregano and thyme.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinate 1 day
Servings 6
Calories 312kcal
Author by Jenny Skrapaliori Graves

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 lb chicken cut into chops

For the chicken marinade

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

For serving

  • lemon wedges
  • chili flakes

Instructions

  • Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl, mix well, and add the chicken pieces. Rub the marinade all over the chicken.
    Marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours, refrigerated.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roast chicken chops for 45 minutes. Halfway turn chops to the other side.
    Use the broiler to develop nice char on the chops for the last minutes of cooking.
    Necessary: Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and juices run clear.

Notes

Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only estimated and can vary based on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 274mg | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg