Description
A flavorful Greek chicken marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs that will elevate your chicken with a burst of Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or more to taste)
- 1 lemon (juice only, about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon honey (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
- In a medium measuring jug, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, oregano, salt, paprika, and black pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag, pound to even thickness, and pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Seal the bag, massage the marinade into the chicken, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 days.
- Before cooking, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cook via grilling, stovetop, or baking as preferred.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight. Avoid reusing marinade without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg