Authentic home cooking from Greece, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Greece as Κοτόπουλο παϊδάκια με μαρινάδα λεμόνι-σκόρδο C&G

Lemon-Garlic Marinated Chicken Chops C&G

Name: Lemon-Garlic Marinated Chicken Chops C&G
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup lemon juice (60 ml); 1/4 cup olive oil (60 ml); 2-4 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2-1 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (*); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary (*); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano (*); 1 chicken, cut into chops (or use chicken thighs or breasts); (*) Or use 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend, which contains all these herbs

Costas Giannakenas @Costas_Georgia

Πάτρα, Greece

This lemon-garlic chicken marinade is incredibly simple, healthy, and full of flavor. Just marinate your favorite chicken pieces in lemon juice, oil, garlic, and herbs, then bake or grill. This gives the chicken a tangy lemon flavor with just the right amount of garlic and plenty of delicious herbs. It tastes bright and fresh, and is delicious whether baked in the oven or cooked on the grill. Plus, it only takes a few minutes to make with basic kitchen ingredients, so you can always have a healthy and tasty chicken dinner ready.

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Ingredients

Prep: 15 min (+marinating) – Cook: 30 min

Serves 4 servings

1/4 cuplemon juice (60 ml)
1/4 cupolive oil (60 ml)
2-4garlic cloves (minced)
1/2-1 teaspoonchili powder (optional)
1 teaspoonsalt
1 teaspoonblack pepper
2 tablespoonschopped fresh thyme (*)
2 tablespoonschopped fresh rosemary (*)
2 tablespoonschopped fresh oregano (*)
1chicken, cut into chops (or use chicken thighs or breasts)
(*) Or use 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend, which contains all these herbs
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Steps

Prep: 15 min (+marinating) – Cook: 30 min

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Use fresh lemon and rosemary if available.
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Combine the oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and chili powder (if using) in a small bowl. For chili, you can use any chili powder you like.
3

Add the lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
4

Blend the mixture together using a mixer if you like.
5

Instead of using separate oregano, thyme, and rosemary, you can use 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning blend.

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Your marinade is ready.
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Place the chicken in a shallow bowl or baking dish.
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Pour the marinade over the chicken.
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Toss the chicken so all pieces are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
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To bake: Place the chicken and all the marinade in a shallow baking dish. Bake uncovered at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes for boneless thighs, 20-25 minutes for breasts, and 35-40 minutes for bone-in thighs.
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To grill: Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium heat for 10 minutes for boneless thighs, 18-22 minutes for breasts, and 30-35 minutes (over indirect heat) for bone-in thighs. We used our favorite electric grill.
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Cook on one side, then flip to cook the other side.
13

Ready to serve!
14

Chicken chops can be served with any sides you like.
15

We used zucchini we picked earlier from the garden, along with potatoes and carrots. Tasty and healthy.

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Published in the US on August 28, 2025 14:01

Πάτρα, Greece

Απλές, καθημερινές συνταγές που να ετοιμάζονται σε σύντομο χρόνο και με έμφαση στη γεύση. Καθημερινές μεν αλλά από όλο το κόσμο γιατί η μαγειρική και οι γεύσεις μας ταξιδεύουν :)Τις δικές μας συνταγές τις υλοποιούμε μαζί με τη Γεωργία - για να εξηγήσω το C&G / a la C&G που θα δείτε σε κάποιες.Μπορεί εγώ να κάνω τις αναρτήσεις μας αλλά η συμμετοχή της Γεωργίας είναι αποφασιστική ❤️Μαζί διαλέγουμε τις συνταγές, μαζί συζητάμε τι προσθαφαιρέσεις υλικών θα κάνουμε και το πως αλλιώς θα προσαρμόσουμε τις συνταγές στα δικά μας γευστικά κριτήρια (εδώ να πω ότι μας αρέσουν τα καυτερα) και φυσικά έχει την επιμέλεια των πιάτων και το πως θα στηθούν 🧐Χωρίς τη Γεωργία δεν θα είχα καν την έμπνευση ή τη διάθεση να μαγειρέψω... 👩‍🍳 👨‍🍳