Greek Chicken Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
445 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Chicken Marinade
Description
Greek Chicken Marinade uses plain or Greek-style yogurt as a base, which tenderizes the chicken and provides a creamy coating that helps the other flavors adhere. Olive oil adds richness, while honey offers a subtle sweetness balancing the acidity from red wine vinegar and lemon zest. Minced garlic and dried herbs like oregano and thyme bring earthy, aromatic notes characteristic of Greek cuisine. Salt and cracked black pepper provide seasoning and depth.
Chicken breasts or pounded boneless skinless thighs are coated in this mixture and marinated for a minimum of two hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat and the yogurt to begin breaking down proteins for tenderness. Cooking is done by either grilling or using a skillet, heated with a little oil, until the chicken is fully cooked but still juicy.
This marinade is versatile and works well both for whole cuts or cubed chicken, with a note that using thighs and cutting into cubes is recommended if making skewers. This preparation adds flavor and keeps the meat moist during cooking.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp PLAIN yogurt or Greek-style yogurt
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey runny
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 ½ tbsp oregano dried
- ½ tbsp thyme dried
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp salt
- lemon zest of 1
- black pepper to taste, cracked
- 2 lb chicken breasts or skinless boneless thighs, pounded to 3/4 inch thickness
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, olive oil, honey, garlic, dried herbs, vinegar, salt, lemon zest and a generous amount of black pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and stir until coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
- To cook the chicken, shake off most of the marinade and either grill or cook in a cast iron skillet with a splash of oil or cooking spray for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours to develop flavor and tenderness.
- For skewers, cut chicken thighs into cubes before marinating for better texture and flavor.
- Cook the chicken by grilling or pan-searing until just cooked through to keep it moist.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1442mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 936mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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