Description
Juicy Greek Chicken Marinade delivers tender, flavorful results that’ll make your dinner table shine. Mediterranean herbs and zesty lemon create a simple yet incredible marinade your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 600g boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Wet Marinade Ingredients:
- 80ml extra virgin olive oil
- 60ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
Dry Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix 80ml olive oil, 60ml lemon juice, 2 tablespoons yogurt, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Drop 600g chicken thighs into a large zip-top bag, then pour the entire marinade over your meat, massaging to ensure complete coverage.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, though letting your chicken soak for 4-6 hours develops deeper flavor profiles.
- If grilling, heat your grates to medium-high around 400°F and cook chicken for 6 minutes per side, watching for golden brown exterior.
- When using a skillet, warm 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For oven method, arrange chicken on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 22 minutes, checking that meat’s center hits 165°F with a digital thermometer.
- Remove chicken from heat source and let rest 5 minutes, which allows juices to redistribute and keeps your protein tender.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours to allow the Greek yogurt to tenderize the meat and infuse deep, rich flavors.
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking to ensure a beautiful golden-brown exterior that seals in the juicy marinade.
- For a gluten-free option, swap regular salt for kosher or sea salt and use certified gluten-free spices.
- When grilling, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and prevent overcooking, which can dry out the chicken.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg