Baked Greek Chicken

1 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp Greek rub {I use Pampered Chef's Greek Rub, but if you don't have it, **RECIPE BELOW**}

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Zest from 1 medium lemon

Juice from 1 medium lemon

1/4 bunch fresh parsley, de-stemmed and chopped fine

8-10 chicken pieces {thighs or drumsticks}

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In a small bowl, mix yogurt, oil, garlic, oregano, Greek rub, salt, and pepper, lemon zest and juice and chopped parsley until well combined.

Add chicken to a gallon size Ziploc, pour marinate onto chicken, close bag and massage marinade into chicken.

let rest flat in fridge for 1 hour, massage chicken again, flip to other side and let rest for 1 hour longer.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Put chicken into a 9X13 baking dish and cover with tin foil.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Take tinfoil off and bake uncovered for 15 minutes longer.

Turn broiler on to high and broil for 5 minutes or until skin is browned and crispy. 

{This recipe is also great GRILLED!!!}

GREEK RUB

4 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp salt

2 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

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Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend well.