Description
Elevate your chicken dishes with this easy Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe, featuring vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Fresh herbs, zesty lemon juice, and garlic make for a succulent, flavorful experience that’s perfect for grilling or baking. Enjoy a mouthwatering meal that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing the garlic and squeezing the lemons.
- In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring even coating.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Remove excess marinade before grilling the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight if time permits. Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried ones for brighter flavors. This marinade is excellent for fish or pork; adjust marinating times as needed.