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Greek Chicken Marinade
This versatile Greek Marinade is loaded with authentic Mediterranean flavors like garlic, lemon, oregano, and olive oil. The greek yogurt base keeps things extra moist and juicy on the grill. Use this for grilled chicken, grilled pork, grilled lamb, grilled fish, or grilled veggies!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 pounds meat or veggies
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 4-6 cloves garlic smashed
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl or jar. Whisk or shake, then pour over meat in a reusable silicon zip tight bag or a glass bowl. Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and discard any remaining liquid. Grill until done then serve with grilled or toasted pita, hummus, tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta.
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Notes
- The marinade can double as a salad dressing as long as meat has not been added to it.
- This recipe is on page 187 of my cookbook, House of Nash Eats Everyday!
Nutrition Information
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
480mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.