Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinate Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
345 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe
Description
The Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe involves coating chicken breasts in a mixture of plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh herbs including oregano, basil, and dill, seasoned with salt and pepper. The yogurt's acidity and herbs penetrate the meat during marination, helping tenderize and flavor the chicken thoroughly. After marinating for a minimum of 2 hours, the chicken is grilled at 400ºF until cooked through, typically about 10 minutes total depending on thickness. This method yields tender chicken with a citrus and herbaceous flavor profile enhanced by grilling.
The marinade’s combination of yogurt and lemon juice keeps the chicken juicy while the fresh herbs provide aromatic notes. Garlic adds a mild pungency and robustness to the flavor. The chicken is rested briefly after grilling to allow juices to redistribute before serving. This preparation is well-suited for summer grilling and pairs nicely with side salads or grilled vegetables.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within three days to maintain freshness. Because the marinade quantities are balanced for two chicken breasts, they provide sufficient coating without excess. Monitoring internal temperature to 165ºF ensures safe and optimal doneness without overcooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt 127 grams, plain, Greek
- 1/3 cup olive oil 2.5 ounces
- lemon 2.5 ounces, juice of 2
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons oregano fresh
- 3 tablespoons basil fresh
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh
- salt dash
- black pepper dash
- 1.3 pounds chicken breast two fileted breasts (or thin sliced, boneless skinless
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the filleted chicken breasts and turn them so that the marinade coats them.
- Cover and refrigerate, allowing the chicken breasts to marinate for at least 2 hours, but up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to 400ºF.
- Once the grill is heated, place the chicken on the hot grill grates. Allow the chicken to cook for about 5 minutes, then turn to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165ºF). The exact timing will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are, so be sure to check the internal temperature.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours for best flavor and tenderness.
- Check the internal temperature to ensure chicken is fully cooked to 165ºF.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Most of the marinade remains unused on the chicken; nutritional estimates reflect this.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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