Description
This Greek Chicken Marinade is a quick and easy way to enhance your meals with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Step: In a medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until well combined and smooth.
- Step: Stir in fresh parsley if using.
- Step: Place your boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, ensuring they are laid out in a single layer for even marinating.
- Step: Carefully pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Step: Seal the bag or cover the dish, pressing down gently to immerse the chicken fully in the flavorful marinade.
- Step: Refrigerate the marinating chicken for at least 1 hour, or for the best results, let it sit overnight.
- Step: Before cooking, remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any leftover marinade that has come into contact with raw chicken.
- Step: Grill, bake, or sear the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Step: Allow the chicken to rest for a brief moment after cooking before serving.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for an added touch of color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, Mediterranean marinade, healthy dinner, juicy chicken