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Greek Chicken Marinade
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Greek Chicken Marinade

Flavorful Greek chicken marinade that takes just minutes to make. Perfect for freezing, meal prep, grilling, and more!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 teaspoons oregano dried
  • ½ teaspoon thyme dried
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary dried
  • ½ teaspoon parsley dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 pound chicken breast boneless, skinless

Instructions

Marinate
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  1. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper to a medium bowl.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Add chicken and marinade to desired container.
  4. Let chicken sit in marinade, covered in the fridge, for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Grill
  1. Preheat grill to medium high heat and lightly grease the grates.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and let the excess marinade drip off.
  3. Discard remaining marinade.
  4. Grill chicken until chicken reaches 165F. The grilling time will vary depending on thickness of the chicken.
  5. Remove chicken from grill, and tent loosely with foil.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
  2. Add the chicken and marinade to a baking dish. An 11x7-inch dish works well for 1-1.5 pounds of chicken.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken over, and continue to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken registers 165F.
  5. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Slow Cooker
  1. Add the chicken and marinade to the slow cooker insert.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 3-5 hours, or until chicken registers 165 F.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 697mg (29%) Potassium 318mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 53IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 697mg 29%
Potassium 318mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 53IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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