Description
This Greek Chicken Marinade brings irresistible flavors with simple prep. Perfect for a satisfying dinner, it features zesty lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs that make your chicken succulent and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 lemon zested
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard optional, for emulsification
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill chopped, optional for garnish
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or chunks
Instructions
- Zest one lemon into a medium bowl and juice both lemons to yield about 1/4 cup of juice. Finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) in the bowl until well combined.
- Place chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over, coating all pieces. Seal the bag or cover the dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor, with 4 to 6 hours recommended for best results.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and cook using your preferred method: grill for 10-15 minutes, bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or pan-sear until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh parsley or dill if desired.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Optionally, you can substitute the Dijon mustard with any other preferred emulsifier.
Resting the chicken after cooking ensures juiciness and tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg