Easy Greek Chicken Marinade
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Greek Chicken Marinade, a zesty blend of Mediterranean flavors that guarantees juicy and flavorful chicken every time. Perfect for family meals, cookouts, or meal prepping, this marinade features a delightful combination of lemon, garlic, and oregano that enhances the natural taste of chicken. With just 10 minutes of prep and minimal ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that everyone will love. Plus, it’s versatile enough to work with various cuts of chicken—thighs, breasts, or drumsticks. Whether you grill, bake, or sauté, this marinade is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies based on cooking method (approximately 20 minutes)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest + juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk or shake until smooth.
- Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over the chicken.
- Seal bag or cover dish; massage to coat chicken evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for best results).
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook using your preferred method until golden brown and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of marinated chicken (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 125mg