THE BEST Greek Chicken Marinade

Name: THE BEST Greek Chicken Marinade
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless; ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt; ¼ cup olive oil; 4 lemons; 4-5 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
307 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Greek

THE BEST Greek Chicken Marinade

Iris Warren

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This garlic, lemon, and oregano Greek marinade can be used for chicken that's grilled, baked or pan-fried and is great any which way you choose.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound boneless , skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
¼ cup olive oil
4 lemons
4-5 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Place the chicken pieces in a freezer bag or a bowl and set aside.
Add the Greek yogurt and olive oil to a medium size bowl. Zest one of the lemons and add to the bowl. Juice that lemon into the bowl with the zest. Slice the other three lemons and set aside. Add the minced garlic, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper to the lemon juice and zest and stir. Pour half of the marinade into the freezer bag or the bowl with the chicken pieces and reserve the other half of the marinade for basting. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the refrigerator.
When ready to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grate with vegetable oil or cooking spray and set to medium high heat.
Grill the chicken, basting with the reserved marinade and turning often so each side browns and has light grill marks, until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. During the last 5 minutes of cooking add the 3 sliced lemons to the grill, turning once or twice. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with the grilled lemons. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 692mg (29%) Potassium 494mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 94IU (2%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 102mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	307kcal	15%
Carbohydrates	14g	5%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Cholesterol	109mg	36%
Sodium	692mg	29%
Potassium	494mg	11%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	94IU	2%
Vitamin C	58mg	64%
Calcium	102mg	10%
Iron	3mg	17%