Greek Chicken Marinade
A flavorful Mediterranean marinade for chicken that includes lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 2 to 3 breasts, or thighs
For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon honey Adjust sweetness to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs Like parsley, oregano, and thyme
- 1.5 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 large lemons Zest and juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness.
- Pat dry and place in a large resealable bag.
- Zest and juice the lemons. Whisk together lemon juice and zest with honey, oregano, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons of marinade and refrigerate.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, turn to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill to 400°F and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the marinade, and grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Brush the cooked chicken with the reserved marinade, tent with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with sides like Greek salad, rice, or pita bread. For extra flavor, add a yogurt sauce or tzatziki. Adjust marinade to taste, and do not over-marinate the chicken.
