Every cuisine has its own way of preparing chicken, and the Greek influence is no different. Whether you want to enjoy chicken kabobs with vegetables and dipping sauces or try a roast in the oven with fresh herbs and spices, the result will be something fresh, savory, and full of Mediterranean flavor. From bright recipes that use lemons and oranges to pasta dinners and comforting soups, here are 12 chicken recipes that make the most of Greek flavors.
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Greek Chicken
Fabeveryday
“This Greek chicken recipe includes a lemon, garlic, and oregano marinade that’s great for summer grilling season,” says Allrecipes member Karen. “I love to serve this chicken with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic bread.”
Marinated Greek Chicken Kabobs
“Perfect summertime dinner. Wow the yogurt marinade made the chicken delicious! People were raving at my outdoor evening Mediterranean meal,” says reviewer Julie Jensen. “This has become my go-to for a winning summer meal!”
Greek Chicken Pasta
“Wow, this was AMAZING!!! If you like Greek Salad, you will LOVE this pasta,” says reviewer Cindi M. “Both my husband and I thought it was even better than most of the pasta dishes we’ve had at nice restaurants. I would give it 10 stars if I could.”
Easy Bundt Pan Roasted Greek Chicken and Vegetables
AllRecipes / Qi Ai
“This easy Bundt pan roasted Greek chicken and vegetables gives incredible flavor to the potatoes, peppers, and carrots roasting below the whole, Greek-seasoned chicken, a whole new use for a Bundt pan,” says Senior Producer Nicole McLaughlin. “Add the fresh dill at the very end to maximize the bright herb’s flavor.”
Greek Chicken Meatballs
Photographer: Jake Sternquist / Food Styling: Holly Dreesman / Shannon Goforth / Prop Styling: Breanna Ghazali
“These Greek chicken meatballs are flavored with fresh herbs, lemon, and feta,” says Recipe Tester and Developer Juliana Hale. “They turn out nicely moist and can either be baked or made in the air fryer. Serve in a pita as a sandwich or with tzatziki sauce.”
Avgolemono Soup
Allrecipes/Sonia Bozzo
“‘Epic!’ describes this dish perfectly,” says reviewer Daniel Millen. “I’ve made it at least half a dozen times, and it never disappoints. Easily in my Top 5 favorite meals.”
Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Absolutely LOVE this recipe for the chicken marinade and sauce,” says reviewer Kristina. “Both very flavorful and delicious. To make this a meal, I served it with pita, sliced tomato, sautéed onions, and spinach.”
Cousin Cosmo’s Greek Chicken
“I absolutely love this recipe. It was moist, flavorful, and beautiful on the plate,” says reviewer Marcie. “Normally, I’m not that enamored with my own cooking, but I was extremely proud of how this turned out!”
Grilled Spatchcocked Greek Chicken
“This grilled spatchcocked chicken is simple to do and only requires a sharp pair of kitchen shears and 5 minutes of your time,” says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. “Grilling over indirect heat keeps the chicken moist.”
Greek-Style Garlic Chicken Breasts
“This was fabulous. A big hit with the family. Moist and juicy and very flavorful,” says reviewer REA173. “I marinated a full 24 hours before grilling. This will be a regular in my summer grilling rotation! I served it with a Greek salad using the Absolutely Fabulous Greek Salad Dressing from this site and it too was delish!”
Easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken
fabeveryday
“This Greek-inspired sheet pan chicken dinner with potatoes and peppers is perfect for busy weeknights,” says Allrecipes member fabeveryday. “Just toss ingredients together on a sheet pan, then season, bake, and enjoy!”
Greek Honey Mustard Roast Chicken and Potatoes
Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
“This one is a keeper! I usually relate lemon juice with Greek recipes, but the orange juice is a nice twist,” says Allrecipes Allstar Liz Dalton ‘Lizzie’. “I used chicken breasts because that’s what we like, and I added a carrot and half a red onion that was on hand. I also added more oregano and some garlic powder. Easy to make and everything was moist and very tasty!”
