Greek Chicken Marinade
This Greek Chicken Marinade is super easy, delicious and takes only 30 minutes to infuse the meat with flavors of the Mediterranean!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken thighs or breasts boneless & skinless
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon juice of
- 1 tbsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp rosemary dried or fresh
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork.
- Add chicken to the bowl, poking and tossing with a fork. This will allow marinade to penetrate the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 48 hours. The longer you marinate, the deeper the flavor.
- To pan fry: Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl a bit of oil to coat. Add chicken, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the thickest part juices run clear when poked with a knife or fork.
- To grill: Preheat grill on medium-high (450-500 degrees F) and rub with oiled paper towel. Place chicken on the grill, close the lid and grill for 8-10 minutes turning once. Do not overcook.
- To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rub bottom of large baking dish with oil and lay chicken breasts in a single layer. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes for thinner pieces to 35 minutes for 2 inches plus, or until 150 degrees F internal temperature.
- For all methods: Discard marinade. Make sure you let chicken rest. Place cooked chicken into a baking dish, cover with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. This step helps juices settle back into the meat.
Notes
- Store marinade: Once prepared and mixed, the marinade will last, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Store chicken leftovers: Cool chicken and refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freezer meal prep: Combine the raw chicken and marinade and freeze immediately. A day before you wish to eat it, defrost the chicken in the fridge. During this time, it will marinate and can be cooked once fully thawed.
- Don't re-use the marinade: Unless you boil it first.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g