Description
This Greek Chicken Marinade is packed with irresistible flavor, combining fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a quick, healthy meal or grilling outdoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 lemon zested
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard optional, for emulsification
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill chopped, optional for garnish
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or chunks
Instructions
- Zest one lemon into a medium bowl, then juice both lemons to get about 1/4 cup of juice. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) in the bowl.
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken to ensure all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor. Marinate for 4 to 6 hours for best results.
- Remove chicken from fridge 20 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook as preferred: grill, bake, or pan-sear until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
Notes
Marinating for longer enhances the flavor, but even 1 hour will suffice.
Bring the chicken to room temperature before cooking for more even cooking results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg