Description
This Greek chicken marinade transforms chicken thighs into a flavorful Mediterranean delight with lemon, oregano, and pomegranate molasses. It’s perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying and delivers incredibly tender and juicy chicken every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb 2 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch strips
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) pomegranate molasses
- ½ oz minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 tsp (10 g) dried Greek oregano
- 1 tsp (5 g) dried thyme
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- ½ tsp (2 g) ground cumin
- 2 g freshly ground black pepper
- 5 g sea salt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 30 g honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 8 g crumbled feta cheese (halal-certified, for garnish)
- 4 g chopped fresh parsley
- 4 lemon wedges (for color and aroma)
- 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil (for plating)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, garlic, mustard, sweetener (if using), oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, pepper, and salt.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to marinade, toss to coat, and cover.
- Refrigerate: Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for best flavor.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill Chicken: Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F).
- Rest Chicken: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk leftover marinade with warm water.
- Plate & Serve: Arrange chicken with sauce, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with feta and parsley.
Notes
For optimal flavor, marinate the chicken for 2-4 hours or overnight. Ensure the grill is hot to achieve grill marks and a slightly charred exterior.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: greek chicken,chicken thighs,marinade,grilling,mediterranean,oregano,lemon,pomegranate