Greek Chicken Marinade
Juicy, flavorful Greek Chicken made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and spices. This grilled Greek Chicken is moist and bursting with fresh flavors!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast * (about 4 breasts)
- 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (from 2 lemons)
- 5 Garlic Cloves (finely minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Optional:
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. If adding greek yogurt and honey, add it to the bowl and whisk.
- Pierce chicken breasts with a fork all over. Place in a large Ziploc bag. Pour marinade over the chicken. Let marinate for at least 60 minutes but 4 - 5 hours is ideal.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. Carefully brush the grill with oil to prevent sticking. Place chicken on the grill. Cook for approximately 5 - 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees. I suggest buying a meat thermometer for accuracy.
- Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5-10 minutes to keep the juices inside the chicken. Drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil and cut into slices.
Notes
- Chicken -- use your favorite type of chicken -- breast, thighs, tenders, or thinly sliced chicken breast. The tenders and thinly sliced chicken breast will cook faster.
- Lemon Juice -- I suggest using freshly squeezed lemon juice from two lemons for true, fresh lemon flavor.