Greek Baked Chicken Wings Recipe With Tzatziki Sauce! Easy, healthy baked chicken wings recipe, prepared Greek-style with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and oregano! Finish these baked wings with a sprinkle of feta and fresh parsley. Serve these chicken wings with tzatziki sauce.
Recipe:
For the Marinade
½ cup extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
2 large lemons, zested and juiced (about ½ cup lemon juice)
6 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 ½ tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp black pepper
Salt
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For the Wings
3 lb chicken wings
Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
Sliced lemons, for garnish
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Tzatziki Sauce:
¾ English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated or minced (you start with 1 to 2 garlic cloves if you don’t want it to be too strong)
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Handful of chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Warm pita bread for serving
Sliced vegetables for serving
1. Make the marinade a couple of hours and up to one day ahead of time. Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and the remaining marinade ingredients (only add the cayenne if you want spicy wings).
2. Now add the chicken wings and toss to coat the wings evenly. Cover and refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight.
3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the chicken wings on a large baking sheet and bake in the heated oven for 45-50 minutes or till ready (internal temperature should register at least 165 degrees F). Move the chicken wings to the top rack and broil briefly until the skin turns golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes or so.
4. If serving with tzataziki sauce, make the Tzatziki sauce according to this recipe, while the chicken wings are baking. Transfer the sauce serving bowl, and cover the sauce and refrigerate until ready for use (just give the sauce a little stir just before serving).
5. Transfer the chicken wings to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with feta cheese, lemon slices, and a generous sprinkle of fresh parsley. Serve with the Greek Tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!
