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Juicy Greek Grilled Chicken Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with this juicy Greek grilled chicken. The classic marinade is made with lemon, herbs and spices and is so easy to put together!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 lemons juice of
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken to the marinade and make sure each piece is well coated. Cover and marinade in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight.
- When you're ready to grill, take the bowl out of the fridge and place it on the counter. Heat the gas or charcoal grill to about 400°F.
- Once the grill is hot, take the chicken breasts out of the marinade using tongs and place them on the grill. Cook for about 5 to 8 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for about 6 minutes on the other side. The chicken is ready when juices run clean, it's no longer pink and the internal temperature registers at 165°F.
- Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes then slice and serve.
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Notes
- Make sure to take the chicken out of the fridge when you turn on the grill. When the chicken is not 100% cold, it cooks evenly and quicker.
- If you don't have an outdoor grill: Once the chicken is marinated, take it out of the fridge and place it on the counter. Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium heat. Pour in one tablespoon olive oil and place the chicken in the pan. Cook for about 7-10 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Serve it as a platter with some saffron rice or Lebanese rice with vermicelli, a side of Mediterranean grilled vegetables and some homemade hummus.
- Make it into a sandwich with homemade pita, tzatziki and fresh Greek salad.
- Turn it into a salad by making our classic Mediterranean salad and top it with chopped grilled chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
847mg
(35%)
Potassium
932mg
(27%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
68IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 847mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 932mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.