Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe + VIDEO

Name: Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe + VIDEO
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 pieces
Ingredients: 3 - 4 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 lemons; 4 - 5 cloves garlic; ¼ cup chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinate Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
10 pieces
Calories
465 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek

Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe + VIDEO

Gael Hudson

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This easy chicken marinade recipe is zesty with lemon, garlic, and delicious Greek spices. It makes the most juicy and flavorful grilled or baked chicken in under an hour!

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Ingredients

Servings

3 - 4 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 lemons zested and juiced
4 - 5 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional

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Instructions

Set out a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. In the dish, combine the olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, black pepper, and crushed red pepper, if using. Whisk well in the dish. Then place the chicken pieces in the marinade and flip to coat. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, and up to four hours. (Longer is better).
When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium heat, approximately 350°F to 400°F. When the grill is hot, grill the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
To bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and placed the chicken pieces on it, making sure they do not touch. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the thickest piece is cooked through.

Notes

You can also use this marinade on bone-in chicken. Grill bone-in chicken over medium heat for approximately 40 minutes, flipping once.
The marinade itself will stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge.
But only marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours in the fridge. Discard the marinade immediately after removing the chicken.
For leftovers: Let the chicken cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Keep cooked chicken the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pc Calories 465kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 68g (136%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 836mg (35%) Potassium 1210mg (35%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 465 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1pc
Calories	465kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	68g	136%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Cholesterol	203mg	68%
Sodium	836mg	35%
Potassium	1210mg	26%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	0.2g	0%
Vitamin A	250IU	5%
Vitamin C	9mg	10%
Calcium	34mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%