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Greek-Style Grilled Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
275 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Greek
Greek-Style Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
  • 6 cloves garlic (or more to taste), crushed or very finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 6 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
1
Combine minced garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a large mixing container.
2
Make two incisions on the underside of each leg quarter, cutting from the skin down to the bone in the thigh section and one incision in the leg section, allowing marinade to penetrate more efficiently and speeding up cooking time on the grill. Sprinkle both sides of chicken liberally with kosher salt. Submerge chicken into marinade and ensure all surfaces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
3
Transfer chicken to a paper-towel-lined platter to remove excess moisture.
4
Position leg quarters on the grill with their skin side facing down over medium-high heat, avoiding direct flames to promote even cooking and prevent the skin from burning. Cook for 6 or 7 minutes. Flip chicken over and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and flipping until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), requiring an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.