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Broiled chicken (Κότα ψητή)
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Broiled chicken

Broiled chicken is made by boiling then broiling, for the most delectable meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 chicken drumsticks, with thighs still attached
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Greek olive oil
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Instructions

  • Boil a large pot of water and add the chicken to it. Boil for about 30 minutes. Drain and discard the water. Wash your pot and reboil a large pot of water. Add the chicken to the fresh water and boil for an additional 30 minutes
    5 chicken drumsticks, with thighs still attached
  • Remove the chicken from the pot. Sprinkle it with salt, oregano and paprika.
    1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano, 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • Turn your oven on to Broil.
  • Place your chicken pieces on the rack of a roasting pan. Add about 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the pan (about 1 inch deep). Broil your chicken for 10 minutes. Flip the pieces over carefully and broil for an additional 10 minutes, until they are golden brown on all sides. Place your chicken on a platter and pour the lemon juice and olive oil over the chicken.
    1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup Greek olive oil
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1871mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg