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Mediterranean Chicken Marinade

Don’t let the simplicity of my Mediterranean chicken marinade fool you. Packed with citrus, herbs, and olive oil, it's big on flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lemons juice only
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Juice lemons to make 1/3 cup and transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Finely mince the garlic cloves to make 1 tablespoon, add to bowl.
  3. Finely chop the herbs and add to bowl with olive oil, red pepper flakes and salt. Whisk the marinade ingredients and scoop out 1/4 cup for basting chicken.
  4. Pour remaining marinade over chicken in a plastic resealable bag. Squeeze the air out of bag and seal. Massage chicken with your hands and allow to marinate at room temperature for minimum 30 minutes. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

Notes

  • For 1.5 - 2lbs chicken:
  • Heat your grill (350°F) or grill pan over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray and add chicken to cook.
  • For entire breasts, grill 2 minutes then move a quarter turn to create crosshatch grill marks and grill 2 more minutes. Baste with reserved marinade. Turn over repeat grilling to create grill marks and baste again before taking out of pan.
  • For really thick breasts: if sliced horizontally, cuts grilling time on each side down 2 minutes total SO 2 minutes each side, 4 minutes total time. Thighs 4 minutes each side. Allow to rest 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with warm pitas and Greek Feta Salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 302mg (13%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 799IU (16%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 799IU 16%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.