Description
This Greek marinade for chicken effortlessly infuses chicken with the enticing aromas and flavors of the Mediterranean. Made from simple, easy-to-find ingredients, this versatile marinade is perfect for summer grilling, simple weeknight dinners, and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 4 cloves garlic (grated or minced)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound chicken (breasts or thighs, pounded to a uniform thickness)
Instructions
- Whisk: In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the marinade ingredients.
- Marinate: Place the chicken in a large ziploc bag or casserole dish, and pour in the marinade.
- Chill: Allow chicken to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
- Temper: Once ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow it to sit on the counter for 20 minutes.
- Cook: Cook chicken on the grill (medium-high, 15-20 minutes), in the oven (400 degrees, 18-20 minutes), or on the stove (medium-high, 5-8 minutes per side) until internal temperature registers 160-degrees at the thickest part.
- Rest: Remove chicken from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Store the leftover Greek chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. It also freezes well for 3 to 4 months. If you have extra unused marinade, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. The used marinade must be discarded as it can contain harmful bacteria from the raw meat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish - Chicken
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 423 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, Mediterranean marinade, grilled chicken, easy dinner, meal prep