Description
Elevate your summer dinners with this vibrant Greek chicken marinade, a delightful blend of fresh flavors and colorful ingredients. This dish is perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-searing and will impress your guests at any gathering. With simple steps and minimal prep time, you’ll create a visually stunning centerpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. Get ready to bask in culinary glory as everyone savors each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal and marinate for at least one hour (or overnight).
- Arrange marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serve with seasonal veggies or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg