Greek Chicken Marinade
This Greek chicken marinade packs a ton of flavor! With lemon juice, garlic and herbs, this chicken marinade recipe is perfect for the grill or for baking up in the oven.
Servings: 4
Calories: 229kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 2 large chicken breasts)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dill
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
To marinate
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a bag and mix together.
- Add chicken breast to the bag. Note that if you are planning to grill the chicken you may wish to pound the chicken flat prior to marinating.
- Marinate for 2-24 hours. If you need to marinate for longer, place the chicken into the freezer (up to 3 months).
To bake
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Shake chicken and marinade out into a baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
To grill
- Make sure you pound your chicken flat (¾ inch thickness) before grilling.
- Heat grill over medium-high heat (500-600°F).
- Carefully grease the grill, then place the chicken onto the grill.
- Sear for 2 minutes per side, then continue cooking (flipping every 2 min) for roughly 4 more minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
- Transfer to a clean plate, cover with a bowl or baking dish, and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
To freeze
- Chicken may be frozen in the marinade for up to 3 months.
- Thaw completely before cooking as directed above.
Notes
Nutritional information is for roughly ½ of a chicken breast.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 429mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg