Delicious Greek Garlic Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken legs with thigh, attached (about 5 pounds)
3 heads garlic (large head, separated into cloves, peeled then finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavor)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (can use more)
2 teaspoons salt (I use seasoned salt)
1/2 cup boiling water or 1/2 cup hot low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Set oven to 375\u00b0F.
Grease a 17 x 12-inch baking dish.
In a bowl mix together minced fresh garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, black pepper and salt; rub the garlic mixture evenly over the chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour (no more than 1 hour!).
Place the chicken on the baking sheet cut side down in a single layer.
Bake for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the skin is well browned and the chicken is cooked, basting with the pan juices every 15 minutes the last 30 minutes of baking time.
Transfer to a warm platter; skim off the fat from the drippings.
Add in 1/2 cup boiling water or hot chicken broth to the pan; stir to loosen the browned bits, then pour the sauce into a bowl.
Scatter chopped parsley over the chicken, then drizzle the sauce over the chicken.
Delicious!