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The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

The Best Greek Chicken Marinade is a quick and flavorful mixture made with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinade Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • grill
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large lemons juiced
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
  • 2 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 6 large chicken breasts (approximately 4 pounds)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Prepare the marinade. Add all ingredients for the marinade to a large shallow mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and mix well to coat. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to two hours.
  • Prepare the grill. Clean grill grates and lightly oil with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Set grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the chicken. Remove chicken from the marinade and place directly on the grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cover the grill and allow chicken to cook for approximately 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then flip each breast. Grill for an additional 5-7 minutes or until chicken registers 160 degrees F.
  • Allow chicken to rest. Remove chicken breasts from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This marinade can also be used for other meats or vegetables for added flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 33.5mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword chicken marinade, Easy Recipes, Greek chicken, grilled chicken, healthy recipes, marinade
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