Description
Elevate your chicken dishes with this vibrant Greek Chicken Marinade, brimming with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. This simple yet flavorful marinade infuses your chicken with Mediterranean flair, resulting in juicy, tender meat perfect for grilling or baking. Whether for a family dinner or a summer barbecue, this recipe will transport you to sun-soaked shores with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the top.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess liquid. Grill or bake until cooked through (6-7 minutes per side on grill; 25-30 minutes in oven), reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Notes
For a creamier marinade, add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt to the mixture.
Adjust seasoning by adding herbs like thyme or parsley based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken breast (about 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg