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Greek Chicken Marinade

A flavorful Mediterranean marinade for chicken that includes lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs, perfect for grilling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness.
  2. Pat dry and place in a large resealable bag.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, turn to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Grilling
  1. Preheat the grill to 400°F and lightly oil the grates.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discard the marinade, and grill for 6 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. 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.