Very Greek Grilled Chicken (Video)

Very Greek Grilled Rooster has Greek Rooster Souvlaki flavors in a grilled rooster breast, and it’s considered one of my hottest grilling recipes! And should you like these flavors you’ll most likely make this again and again.

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This well-liked Very Greek Grilled Rooster could be the all-time hottest grilling recipe on Kalyn’s Kitchen! And this weblog has fairly a couple of Grilling Recipes, in order that’s saying one thing. And that is the final summer time vacation weekend within the U.S. So in case you haven’t tried this favourite Greek grilled rooster recipe but I’m recommending it as my Friday Favorites choose this week, in hopes that it could be one thing that makes it on to your menu over the weekend!

I got here up with this grilled rooster with Greek flavors in within the very early days of the weblog once I was experimenting to see what sort of marinade would style good on grilled rooster, and I’ve made it each summer time for a few years now. It is a recipe the place longer marinating time received’t damage a bit, however at a minimal I hope you’ll take time to marinate the rooster not less than the 6 hours minimal that I’m recommending. And should you actually, actually like lemon (like me!) somewhat further lemon juice wouldn’t damage.

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What offers this grilled rooster the Greek taste?

This tasty grilled rooster recipe has the Greek taste trinity of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, and there’s added taste from lemon zest, Greek Seasoning, and Poultry Seasoning.

Suggestions for Making Juicy Grilled Rooster Breasts:

When you’re not that skilled with grilling rooster breasts, you would possibly wish to learn my how-to publish that has The best way to Make Juicy Grilled Rooster Breasts.

How a lot Greek Grilled Rooster does this recipe make?

Leftover grilled rooster is one thing I like to have within the fridge to throw on prime of a salad or eat in tacos. I solely made 4 items of the Very Greek Grilled Rooster once I was taking the pictures on this publish. However this recipe makes 8 servings, and I like to recommend making all of it and having fun with the leftover rooster.

Are you able to prepare dinner Greek Grilled Rooster with out an Outside Grill?

If it’s not fairly grilling climate the place you reside otherwise you don’t have an outside grill, you can too prepare dinner this rooster on a stove-top grill pan with ridges or a George Foreman Grill with good outcomes. (affiliate hyperlinks)

The best way to make Very Greek Grilled Rooster:

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1. Begin by trimming all seen fats and tendons from the rooster breasts. (I save all these scraps and use to make do-it-yourself rooster inventory.)
2. Make crosswise slits (not too deep) down the size of every rooster breast. This ensures that the thicker items of rooster prepare dinner extra evenly and provides extra floor for the marinade.
3. When you have a recent lemon, utilizing lemon zest on this marinade actually perks up the flavour, however it may well positively be made with out it.
4. Whisk collectively the marinade substances. (Utilizing a measuring cup with a spout makes it simple to pour the marinade into the plastic bag.)
5. I really like to make use of Ziploc baggage to marinate issues, however you can too use a glass casserole dish should you’ll be dwelling to show the rooster a couple of occasions.
6. Let rooster marinate for 6-8 hours should you can.
7. Dump the rooster and marinade right into a colander positioned within the sink and let rooster come to room temperature.
8. Spray the grill with non-stick spray or oil; then preheat to medium-high.
9. Put rooster on grill prime aspect down on the diagonal and prepare dinner about 4 minutes (or till you see grill marks whenever you elevate up the sting.)
10. Rotate rooster items in order that they’re happening the diagonal the opposite approach and prepare dinner about 4 minutes extra (till you see criss-cross grill marks.)
11. Flip rooster over and prepare dinner about 4-8 minutes on the opposite aspect, till rooster feels agency however not arduous to the contact whenever you press on it together with your fingers.
12. Precise cooking time will differ relying on rooster temperature and the way scorching your grill is.
13. When you have one I’d take a look at the doneness with an On the spot-Learn Meat Thermometer (affiliate hyperlink).
14. Leftover Greek Rooster is nice on salads or Greek tacos, so don’t be afraid to make the complete recipe!

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

For a low-carb meal, serve this Greek Grilled Rooster with one thing like Straightforward Roasted Asparagus or Greek Salad with Peppers. Or serve with Grilled Zucchini, which might prepare dinner proper alongside aspect the rooster on the grill. And for an ultra-easy aspect dish, the rooster within the picture is served with Cucumbers Caesar.

Extra Rooster for Dinner:

Weekend Meals Prep:

This recipe has been added to a class referred to as Weekend Meals Prep the place you’ll discover recipes you possibly can prep or prepare dinner on the weekend and eat throughout the week!

Low-Carb Food plan / Low-Glycemic Food plan / South Seashore Food plan Solutions:
Very Greek Grilled Rooster is nice for any sort of Low-Carb or carb-conscious consuming plan, together with Keto, Paleo, or any section of the unique South Seashore Food plan.

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Historic Notes for this Recipe:
This grilled Greek rooster recipe was first posted (with none pictures!) in 2005. I’ve been making it ever since that point, and the recipe was final up to date with extra data in 2023.

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