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Published March 20, 2019, Updated April 28, 2019

3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

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This delicious Greek chicken has just 3 simple ingredients and is ready in about 30 minutes, a perfectly easy weeknight meal! Serve over rice or potatoes with salad or veggies for a gluten free, dairy free, and super satisfying dinner!

An overhead shot of 3 ingredient Greek chicken on a serving plate with thyme

Happy Monday, everyone!

We had a weekend full of family gatherings and I’m kicking off a 3 day week before boarding a plane to attend a conference. I’m excited about what the week holds but, to be honest, thinking of all that needs to get done in the next 72 hours makes me a little nervous.

I know you’ve been there too.

An Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipe

It’s weeks like these when easy dinner recipes like this 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken really come to the rescue. I can shave off some time in the kitchen, and my family still gets to sit down together around a delicious, healthy, home-cooked meal.

This simple, marinated chicken recipe really could not be easier. Just marinate two pounds of chicken thighs and drumsticks in my homemade Greek salad dressing for 12-24 hours, then brown on the stove and finish in the oven.

My Greek dressing is one of our very favorites, so I always have a batch in fridge. But, even if you don’t already have some on hand, it only takes a few minutes to mix up and I guarantee you’ll love it!

How to Make 3 Ingredient Greek Chicken

Step by step photos for making 3 ingredient Greek chicken

Tips for Making Greek Chicken

  • Let the chicken marinate for as long as possible as it makes the chicken tender and full of flavor.
  • You can easily adapt the marinade with fresh herbs and spices according to your preference.
  • You can use this method for marinating chicken with your favorite sauces.
  • Serve this chicken with rice or potato wedges and a big salad or grilled or roasted veggies.
  • Leftover chicken makes fantastic sandwiches or salad topper! 

A close up of Greek chicken on a plate topped with fresh thyme

5 from 18 votes
Greek chicken on a plate with lemon wedges and thyme
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3 Ingredient Greek Chicken
Prep Time
12 hrs
Cook Time
30 mins
 
Moist and delicious Greek chicken made with only three simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Easy Greek Chicken, Greek Chicken, Greek Chicken Marinade
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Back To The Book Nutrition
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds pastured chicken thighs and drumsticks with or without skin
  • 1/2 cup Greek salad dressing
  • 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
  1. Place chicken and Greek dressing in gallon zipper bags and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours, turning once halfway through.
  2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  3. Place chicken and marinade into a large, oven safe skillet or Dutch oven. Cook on stove over medium high heat for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through so that both sides of chicken are browned.
  4. Transfer skillet/Dutch oven to oven (uncovered) and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  5. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.
Recipe Notes
  • Let the chicken marinate for as long as possible as it makes the chicken tender and full of flavor.
  • You can easily adapt the marinade with fresh herbs and spices according to your preference.
  • You can use this method for marinating chicken with your favorite sauces.
  • Serve this chicken with rice or potato wedges and a big salad or grilled or roasted veggies.
  • Leftover chicken makes fantastic sandwiches or salad topper! 

 

Filed Under: Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Recipes, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 30 minute meal, Chicken, Dressing, Easy, Greek, Healthy, marinated, mediterranean

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Comments

  1. Jenni LeBaron says

    October 5, 2018 at 9:18 am

    Greek salad dressing is brilliant to use as a marinade. It really makes this dish flavorful and super easy to pull together in limited time!

    Reply
  2. Denay DeGuzman says

    October 5, 2018 at 9:50 am

    I love the beauty and ease of this delicious Greek chicken recipe. Perfect for a mid-week meal!

    Reply
  3. Mahy Elamin says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:47 am

    I canโ€™t wait to try this! I love a good chicken recipe and this one looks like a winner!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      It’s definitely one of my go-to’s – I hope you love it too!

      Reply
  4. Bee says

    April 25, 2019 at 1:48 am

    I love simple recipes with real food ingredients. This looks so amazing and I canโ€™t wait to try your recipe. Our family loves chicken recipes. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      Enjoy, Bee!

      Reply
  5. Danielle Wolter says

    April 25, 2019 at 5:02 am

    you had me at 3 ingredient! what an easy and tasty weeknight meal. totally adding this to the menu list!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 25, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      You’re gonna love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Jo says

    April 25, 2019 at 7:18 am

    I need this in my life! Greek chicken in salads is so good and my all time favorite. And that you can make in with 3 simple ingredients in 30 minutes…brilliant! Saving this recipe. Gonna try it for sure.

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 25, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      It’s GREAT on salad – hope you love it, Jo!

      Reply
  7. Priya Srinivasan says

    April 26, 2019 at 1:29 am

    A delicious plate of food, such easy and quick recipe, the dressing and the method sounds so easy!!!
    such easy and healthy recipes are much needed for people with lot of time crunch! !!!Looks perfect!!!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 28, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Thanks, Priya ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Stine Mari says

    May 17, 2019 at 8:50 am

    I love greek food and I love chicken. And to make it into a 3 ingredient meal that is quick and easy to make sounds almost too good to be true!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      May 17, 2019 at 8:56 am

      I love Greek too and this is definitely one of my favorite simple go-to’s!

      Reply
  9. Jacqueline Debono says

    May 19, 2019 at 11:00 am

    Love that this chicken recipe is so simple but full of flavour! I love dressing made with mustard and I can imagine how good it makes the chicken taste!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      May 19, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      Thanks, Jacqueline. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. Amanda says

    May 20, 2019 at 12:29 am

    You can’t get any easier than this Greek chicken! And the texture on that skin is perfection. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Dena @ Back To The Book Nutrition says

      May 20, 2019 at 10:16 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
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