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    Home » Poultry Recipes

    Published: Apr, 2018. Updated: Feb, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Chicken Riganati (Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken)

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    One of the easiest recipes in Mediterranean cuisine... Chicken Riganati, or Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken, is juicy and tender and requires just a handful of ingredients. Prepare it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. You'll love the lemon and oregano flavor of the dish and the easiness of putting it together.

    Chicken Riganati with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese in a pan

    When it comes to cooking, my chicken recipes always include a whole lot of spices. My pantry is literally overloaded, and I would usually incorporate at least 5 different spices into my regular chicken recipe.

    So, when I made Chicken Riganati or Kota Riganati, I was pleasantly impressed with how so little ingredients can produce such a delicious and succulent meal.

    Greek food as a part of the Mediterranean Diet is by default considered one of the tastiest in the world. The simplicity and the abundance of vegetables in the recipes' ingredients make it one of the healthiest cuisines.

    What's interesting is that without realising this, Mediterranean food is the one we tend to order the most often for take out. I can't get enough of it and their garlic sauce is one of its kind!

    And when it's summer and hot outside, there's no salad recipe that I make more often than Greek Chicken Panzanella. Super flavorful and my family loves it!

    Back to our Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken. The recipe comes together super quickly. Your oven will do the rest of the job.

    If you're a fan of this recipe, you need to try my other chicken recipes! This mustard chicken is a reader favorite, and skillet chicken with bell peppers is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.

    Kota Riganati with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives

    Make sure you use a freshly squeezed lemon juice and if possible Greek or Mediterranean Oregano, which tends to have the most earthy and savory flavor.

    To prepare the recipe, drizzle chicken with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Then, rub it with oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Pop it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen. Juicy, flavorful and delicious chicken is calling your name.

    Greek Lemon Roasted Chicken with Feta Cheese And Olives in a baking pan

    This Greek Lemon Chicken is one flavorful meal that will cheer you up after a long day.

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    Recipe

    Chicken Riganati with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese in a pan

    Greek Chicken Riganati (Kota Riganati)

    Fall-off-the-bone CHICKEN RIGANATI is truly a comfort food made with just a handful of available ingredients. Super juicy, flavorful and delicious!
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Greek
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 147kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 5 chicken drumsticks*
    • 4 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon dry oregano
    • 2 cloves garlic pushed through a garlic press
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ¼ cup Kalamata olives
    • 2 tablespoon Feta cheese crumbled
    • 1 medium lemon sliced

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
    • Rinse the drumsticks, pat dry and place it in a medium baking pan.**
    • Drizzle chicken with olive oil and lemon juice.
    • In a small bowl combine oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper and rub it into a chicken. Tuck the lemon slices in between the chicken.
    • Bake for 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 180 F on an instant-read thermometer. Flip the chicken halfway and baste it a 4-5 times during baking***
    • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese.
    • Serve with roasted or mashed potatoes, pasta or Basmati rice.

    Notes

    *For this recipe, you can also use chicken breast or chicken thighs.
    **I used 1.25 qt rectangular baking dish.
    ***If you want your chicken to have an extra crispy skin, turn on a broiler and broil it for a few minutes keeping an eye on it at all times.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drumstick | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 13.7g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1005mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Greek Lemon Oregano Chicken
    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. annemarie schweitzer says

      September 13, 2023 at 5:40 pm

      4 stars
      Your picture shows lemon slices between the chicken- why not include this in the recipe

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        September 19, 2023 at 2:27 pm

        Anne Marie, my apologies for the confusion. Editing the recipe now.

        Reply
    2. Dolly says

      March 16, 2019 at 12:01 am

      If you use chicken breasts how many would you use or how many pounds. Thanks

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        March 16, 2019 at 9:28 am

        You can use 4 chicken breasts. And I would bake it 450F for about 18 minutes. Then , you can remove it from the oven, cover with a foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. If you have an instant meat thermometer, it should read 165 F. Hope this helps!

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    3. Elizabeth says

      April 26, 2018 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      Now that's my kind of meal! Love all these flavours, and it sounds so simple to make. It looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 26, 2018 at 11:57 am

        Thanks Elizabeth!

        Reply
    4. Claire says

      April 26, 2018 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      This is just delicious!
      I am always looking for extra oven baked chicken recipes, as they are so handy on busy week nights!
      I made this last night with chicken thighs and served it with bread and salad.
      Simple and delicious.
      Thanks for a great recipe

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 26, 2018 at 11:58 am

        Thanks for your comment Claire! I'm so glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov says

      April 26, 2018 at 3:28 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious CHICKEN RIGANATI! I simply cannot wait to try it! Very interesting combination of ingredients. I am saving this recipe for later. YUM!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 26, 2018 at 11:58 am

        Thanks Veena!

        Reply
    6. Natalie says

      April 26, 2018 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      I never heard of chicken riganati before, but it sure looks like my kinds of preferred meal! Sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 26, 2018 at 11:58 am

        Thank you Natalie!

        Reply
    7. Marie says

      April 26, 2018 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious. I am a big fan of lemon chicken and the addition of feta and olives to create zesty, bright and salty flavours sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 26, 2018 at 11:59 am

        Thanks Marie! Yes, olives and Feta intensify the flavor of the dish even more.

        Reply
    8. Kulia says

      April 25, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Yummy yummy!

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      • Iryna says

        April 25, 2018 at 8:32 pm

        Thank you!:)

        Reply
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