George's Greek Fried Chicken

Rating: 4.17 stars
46 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 17
  • 4 star values: 20
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

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:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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; protein 20.9g; carbohydrates 9.9g; fat 36.1g; cholesterol 60.8mg; sodium 643.8mg. Full Nutrition
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Reviews (31)

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Most helpful positive review

CJ McD
Rating: 4 stars
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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ALICE
Rating: 3 stars
12/18/2003
Not all that great. Don't think I'll make it again Read More
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(10)
46 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 17
  • 4 star values: 20
  • 3 star values: 9
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
Reviews:
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CJ McD
Rating: 4 stars
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)
SINEAD20
Rating: 4 stars
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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ENIGMA256
Rating: 4 stars
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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C.B.E.
Rating: 5 stars
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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ALICE
Rating: 3 stars
12/18/2003
Not all that great. Don't think I'll make it again Read More
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Jeff Benham
Rating: 4 stars
11/05/2004
A little greasy but tastes great! Read More
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bret wandel
Rating: 4 stars
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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Sarah S
Rating: 5 stars
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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Paula Lee
Rating: 4 stars
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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