Greek Chicken Marinade
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Greek Chicken Marinade
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Juicy, flavorful Greek Chicken made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and spices. This grilled Greek Chicken is moist and bursting with fresh flavors!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast * (about 4 breasts)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
- 5 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. If adding greek yogurt and honey, add it to the bowl and whisk.
- Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the chicken. Let marinate for at least 60 minutes but 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Carefully brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. I suggest buying a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5-10 minutes to keep the juices inside the chicken. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and cut into slices.
Notes
- The olive oil keeps the chicken extra moist and juicy. Fresh lemon juice help to break down the fibers in the chicken to make it more tender. The garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper all infuse the chicken with maximum flavor. All of the ingredients work together to create a zesty Greek chicken.
- If you want a touch of sweetness, add some honey to the marinade.
- Chicken -- use your favorite type of chicken -- breast, thighs, tenders, or thinly sliced chicken breast. The tenders and thinly sliced chicken breast will cook faster.
- Lemon Juice -- I suggest using freshly squeezed lemon juice from two lemons for true, fresh lemon flavor.
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