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George's Greek Fried Chicken

George's Greek Fried Chicken

Name: George's Greek Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken pieces; ½ cup Greek olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 ½ tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano; 1 dash cinnamon; 1 dash poultry seasoning; ½ cup olive oil for frying; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Rating: 4.14 stars

44 Ratings
29 Reviews
1 Photo

Delicious fried chicken the way the Greeks make it. Very tasty. You'll want more. Compliment your chicken with some boiled kale, spinach, or string beans seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

By GJMAVRIS

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, oregano, cinnamon, and poultry seasoning. Allow the chicken to soak in the oil and seasonings for five minutes. In fact, rub the marinade into the chicken using your hands.

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Step 2

Heat 1/2 cup olive oil over low heat in a 1 1/2 inch deep frying pan with a lid to fit (to keep the juices in the chicken). Carefully lay the chicken pieces in the frying pan. Put the lid on the pan, and cook until chicken is done, about 20 minutes, flipping pieces occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook just long enough to make the outside of the chicken brown.
Step 3

Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges. Squeeze some lemon on the chicken for delicious added flavor.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

428 calories; 36.1 g total fat; 61 mg cholesterol; 644 mg sodium. 9.9 g carbohydrates; 20.9 g protein; Full Nutrition

Reviews (29)

Most helpful positive review

CJ McD

02/19/2007

I added fresh crushed garlic to the marinade then baked the chicken instead of frying. We avoid frying. Delish! Next time I'm going to cook it on the grill-- I think that would be even better. Read More

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(26)

Most helpful critical review

ALICE

12/18/2003

Not all that great. Don't think I'll make it again Read More

Helpful

(10)

44 Ratings

5 star values: 15
4 star values: 20
3 star values: 9
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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CJ McD

02/19/2007

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(26)

CJ McD

02/19/2007

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(26)

SINEAD20

01/05/2004

This was awesome. Very quick and easy to make we used chicken drumsticks served it with rice and a vegetable--perfect!! Very very tasty. Read More

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(17)

ENIGMA256

05/25/2004

Tasty and easy. My husband loved and I loved it. My husband especially liked the subtle hint of olive flavor. Yummy!! Read More

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(14)

C.B.E.

09/03/2007

I know that this is a fried chicken recipe so I am sorry for messing with that part but for anyone wondering how this tastes as a healthier recipe here it is. I cut the olive oil down to 2 Tbsp keep everything else the same marinate and grill on our indoor electric grill. It is the best darn chicken EVER. Ever. Read More

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(10)

ALICE

12/18/2003

Not all that great. Don't think I'll make it again Read More

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(10)

Jeff Benham

11/05/2004

A little greasy but tastes great! Read More

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(8)

bret wandel

02/21/2007

We liked the lemon flavor but I could not resist putting a light coat of flour on the chicken before frying it. I think it was a positive addition. Read More

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(7)

Sarah S

02/27/2007

Fabulous flavor in this. I added more cinnamon and would definitely use less olive oil next time. This chicken tastes great cold and would be great on a green or ceasar salad. This will definitely be a regular in my roster. Read More

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(6)

Paula Lee

05/18/2007

This is a great recipe! It is now my VERY picky daughters' favorite chicken. The only suggestion I have is less oil in the skillet. I did drain most of the oil from the pan before I browned the chicken and it turned out excellent. If you like a LOT of flavor you'll love this chicken! I just wanted to add to my review and say that I made this again on my foreman grill and LOVED it. The taste was the same without the extra grease. We love this recipe so much!!! Read More

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(4)

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Nutritional Information

George's Greek Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 428

% Daily Value *

total fat: 56 %

saturated fat:

cholesterol: 20 %

sodium: 26 %

potassium: 9 %

carbohydrates: 3 %

fiber: 16 %

sugar:

protein: 42 %

exchange other carbs:

vitamin a iu:

niacin equivalents:

vitamin b6:

vitamin c:

folate:

calcium:

iron:

magnesium:

thiamin:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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CJ McD

02/19/2007

I added fresh crushed garlic to the marinade then baked the chicken instead of frying. We avoid frying. Delish! Next time I'm going to cook it on the grill-- I think that would be even better.

Helpful

(26)

CJ McD

02/19/2007

I added fresh crushed garlic to the marinade then baked the chicken instead of frying. We avoid frying. Delish! Next time I'm going to cook it on the grill-- I think that would be even better.

Helpful

(26)

SINEAD20

01/05/2004

This was awesome. Very quick and easy to make we used chicken drumsticks served it with rice and a vegetable--perfect!! Very very tasty.

Helpful

(17)

ENIGMA256

05/25/2004

Tasty and easy. My husband loved and I loved it. My husband especially liked the subtle hint of olive flavor. Yummy!!

Helpful

(14)

C.B.E.

09/03/2007

Helpful

(10)

ALICE

12/18/2003

Not all that great. Don't think I'll make it again

Helpful

(10)

Jeff Benham

11/05/2004

A little greasy but tastes great!

Helpful

(8)

bret wandel

02/21/2007

We liked the lemon flavor but I could not resist putting a light coat of flour on the chicken before frying it. I think it was a positive addition.

Helpful

(7)

Sarah S

02/27/2007

Helpful

(6)

Paula Lee

05/18/2007

Helpful

(4)

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