GREEK CHICKEN WINGS WITH CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE

Greek Chicken Wings with Cucumber Dipping Sauce image

Provided by TRACI HOVIS

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 c olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh garlic
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
3 lb frozen chicken wing drummettes thawed (48 oz)
CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE
1 c yogurt, plain
1 c sour cream
1 small cucumber
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp dill weed, dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, course

Steps:

1. Combine all marinade ingredients, then pour over chicken in large zip lock bag. Coat chicken well with mixture. Refrigerate, turning occasionally for 3 hours or overnight.
2. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Arrange chicken on aluminum foil-lined 15x10x1 pan. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes, turning once.
3. Cucumber Sauce needs to be combined and refrigerated for at least 2 hours but is best if made a day ahead. Peel, seed, and shred cucumber then combine all ingredients in small bowl.