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Greek Chicken Marinade
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Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe

This easy Greek Chicken Marinade transforms plain chicken into juicy, zesty, herb-packed perfection using just 4 staple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1.5 pounds chicken (thighs or breasts)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl to whisk marinade
  • zip-top bag for marinating
  • tongs to flip chicken while cooking

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano.
  2. Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow container and pour marinade over.
  3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Let chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
  5. Grill, bake, or pan-sear until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).

Notes

Use boneless thighs for juicier texture, and marinate overnight for deep, rich flavor.