4.8 from 18 votes
Greek Marinade
This Greek marinade made with lemon, herbs, and garlic comes together quickly but it imparts a ton of flavor and still maintains that healthy Mediterranean vibe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5 servings (makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Calories: 201 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 to 4 lemons)
- 4 cloves garlic crushed or finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon each chopped oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together the lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil in a bowl. Whisk in the oil. Use the Greek marinade right away or cover and refrigerate the marinade for up to 1 day before using.
- To use the Greek marinade, marinate whole pieces of chicken or pork chops for at least 24 and up to 48 hours. To marinate chunks of chicken or pork, as for skewers, marinate 6 to 12 hours. To marinate fish fillets or steaks, marinate 1 to 3 hours.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings (makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.