Description
Elevate your meals with this quick and vibrant Authentic Greek Chicken Souvlaki Marinade in just 5 minutes! This marinade infuses your chicken with zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and a hint of spice, making it ideal for grilling, baking, or as a flavorful salad topper.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons (about 6 tbsp)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step: Prepare your ingredients by zesting and juicing the lemons and finely mincing the garlic.
- Step: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, zest, olive oil, apple vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Step: Marinate about 1.5–2 lbs of chicken in the mixture for at least 2 hours in a sealed container in the refrigerator (ideally 4–6 hours).
- Step: Once marinated, cook your chicken using your preferred method—grill or bake until fully cooked.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, marinate your chicken for at least 2 hours but preferably between 4-6 hours. You can use boneless chicken thighs or breasts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Greek, Souvlaki, Marinade, Chicken, Mediterranean, Quick