Greek Marinated Chicken

4.82 from 11 votes

Whip up a delicious, Mediterranean-inspired dinner in a flash. This marinade has a few simple ingredients, takes just a minute to mix together, and guarantees tender, flavorful chicken every time.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: Greek chicken marinade, Greek marinated chicken

Servings:

Calories: 181kcal

Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic smashed but whole
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
8-10 cracks fresh-ground black pepper
1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

Combine yogurt, olive oil, oregano, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add chicken and turn to evenly coat with the marinade. Cover, place in the fridge, and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 6-8 hours.
Remove chicken and discard extra marinade. Cook as desired—it can be grilled, pan-fried in a skillet, or even baked. Slice if desired and serve.

Notes

Marinating Time: Because of the ingredients, specifically the inclusion of lemon, the ideal marinating time is between 30 minutes and 4 hours. You can let it go a bit longer if needed: 6-8 hours is likely to be fine, but definitely no more than 24 hours.

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