How To Make Traditional Greek Roasted Chicken | Classic Lemon, Olive Oil & Thyme Chicken

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken parts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless parts reduce fat while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola is more budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Broth adds flavor without alcohol; vinegar is inexpensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blends

Dried herbs provide flavor and are often less costly.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C).

Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a bowl.

Stuff the lemon inside the cavity of the chicken.

Add 1/3 to 1/4 cup of Greek extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Add black pepper and salt to the marinade.

Add 3 cloves of garlic to the marinade.

Break up some thyme and add it to the marinade.

Whisk the marinade together.

Rub the marinade all over the chicken.

Sprinkle additional salt and cracked black pepper on top of the chicken.

Place the chicken in the oven to roast.

Check if the chicken is done by pulling at the thigh; it should fall apart.

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