Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

5 from 7 votes

Jan 06, 2021, Updated Jan 28, 2021

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This baked Greek chicken recipe is a weeknight favorite. Marinated in yogurt, lemon and garlic, this chicken is flavorful in every bite.

Close-up shot of juicy chicken breast cooked with Greek spices sliced into pieces.

Winner winner, easy chicken dinner! I can never have enough easy chicken recipes here. We’ve had rave reviews on our grilled zaatar chicken, roasted chicken and vegetables and Mediterranean chicken recipe from many readers. This tasty baked chicken recipe with Greek flavors is another favorite that I can’t wait to share with you. Serve it with some Greek potatoes for the ultimate family dinner!

Why This Recipe Works
Ingredients
How To Make Baked Greek Chicken
Serving Suggestions
Storage
Frequently asked questions
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Easy Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

Why This Recipe Works

This is one of the easiest baked chicken recipes you’ll try. Beside having all the great flavors like our Greek grilled chicken, there are other reasons to love this dish:

One pan: It’s made in one pan so cleaning up is a breeze!
Tender: Similar to our Greek chicken marinade, the marinade contains yogurt which makes the chicken very tender and juicy.
Make ahead: This Greek baked chicken is perfect for meal prepping and you can serve it with different sides.

Two baked chicken breast on a tray. One is sliced and one is left whole.

Ingredients

Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken breast works best for this recipe. I usually go with one piece of chicken breast per person. You can also opt for boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Yogurt – Same as our shish tawook and chicken gyro recipe, this one also uses yogurt in the marinade to make it juicier and more flavorful. It’s best to use whole milk yogurt. If using non-dairy yogurt, make sure it’s plain.
Oregano – Dried Greek oregano is the key to this delicious baked chicken. Don’t skip it.
Garlic – You need enough garlic to taste the flavor in the chicken but not too much so it’s overpowering. If you love garlic flavor for chicken, try my Mediterranean garlic chicken recipe made with 10 cloves of garlic.
Lemon juice – This would add such nice and bright flavor to the chicken. It’s best to use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.
Salt and pepper – Add enough salt and pepper to the marinade. I suggest using red pepper flakes for more flavor.

How To Make Baked Greek Chicken

In a large bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add in the chicken and turn it around to make sure it’s fully coated with the yogurt mixture. Cover and marinate for at least one hour up to overnight.
When you’re ready to cook the chicken, take the bowl out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
Using a pair of tongs, take the chicken out of the yogurt marinade and shake out the excess yogurt. Place the chicken pieces on the baking sheet and bake in the oven until the internal temperature registers at 165°F. Let the chicken cool for 5 minutes and then slice to serve.

Serving Suggestions

What I love about this baked Greek chicken dish is that you can serve it with a variety of side dishes. Here are a few suggestions:

Slice it and make it into a wrap with some greens, tzatziki and homemade lavash or pita.
Serve it with a light side dish such as roasted radishes, Greek green beans (fasolakia), Mediterranean roasted vegetables or Briam (Greek roasted vegetables).
For starchy sides, you can have spinach pesto pasta, rice pilaf with orzo, Greek lemon rice, rice with vermicelli or mujaddara.

Greek style baked chicken served with rice and lemon.

Storage

Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. You can use it to make salads, sandwiches or serve with rice.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make baked Greek chicken ahead of time?

Yes. This is a great recipe for meal planning so you can make a few pieces of chicken and keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast?

Absolutely. Boneless skinless chicken thighs would work for this recipe as well. Baking time might vary depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

Can I freeze Greek chicken?

There are two ways to freeze this: cooked and uncooked. I prefer to marinade the chicken in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also bake it and then freeze it for up to 3 months.

A tray with baked Greek chicken sliced and topped with parsley.

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5 from 7 votes