Description
Tender, flavorful Greek Marinated Chicken with a zesty blend of lemon, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for grilling or pan-searing, this dish is versatile and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
Marinade:
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl or zip-top bag, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, Greek yogurt, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or longer for better flavor).
- Cook Chicken: Preheat grill or pan, remove chicken from marinade, and grill for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest, then slice and serve with your choice of sides.
Notes
- This marinated chicken is versatile and pairs well with various dishes like pita, salad, rice, gyros, wraps, or grain bowls.
- Leftover marinated chicken can be frozen for later use; simply thaw and cook as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
