The Best Ever Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe
Elevate your grilled chicken game with this flavorful Greek chicken marinade recipe. Made with a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, Dijon mustard, and salt, this marinade will infuse your chicken with Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1-24 hours (marinating time) + 15 minutes (cooking time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Baking, or Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Mediterranean Marinade:
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Teaspoons Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade until they’re fully combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Chill the Chicken: Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 1-2 hours, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken using your preferred method until fully cooked.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy your flavorful Greek chicken and store any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Greek chicken marinade, Mediterranean chicken marinade, grilled chicken recipe, Greek marinade for chicken
