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Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe + VIDEO
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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.