Greek Chicken Marinade
A flavorful Greek chicken marinade featuring olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices that transform simple chicken breasts into a culinary delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 chicken breasts
Instructions
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least one hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill or oven, then remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the extra liquid.
- Grill approximately 6-7 minutes per side or bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until fully cooked and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
Marinating overnight maximizes flavor. Customize spice levels to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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