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Greek Chicken Marinade

Fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs make this the best Greek chicken marinade for juicy chicken with a bright and summery flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced & zested
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano*
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme*
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary*
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl or zip bag, combine the olive oil with lemon juice and zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade, mix to coat, and seal. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.⁠
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the olive oil. Place the chicken breasts on a skillet and cook, for 5-7 minutes on each side, until the chicken is cooked through at an internal temperature of 165F. Discard chicken marinade.⁠
  4. Remove the chicken and let it rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If you'd like to use fresh herbs instead of dried ones, combine 1 tablespoon fresh oregano + 2 teaspoons fresh thyme + 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped.
  • The nutritional information below includes chicken breasts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 chicken breast Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1.5g (1%) Protein 38.4g (77%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 124.1mg (41%) Sodium 76.9mg (3%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.3g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 chicken breast
Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1.5g 1%
Protein 38.4g 77%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 124.1mg 41%
Sodium 76.9mg 3%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.3g 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.