Greek Marinated Chicken
Made with
lemon, garlic and fresh herbs, this chicken marinade takes only a few minutes
to whip and requires only a handful of fresh, healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 large breasts)
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 lemons juiced and zest of one lemon
- 4-5 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
First, place
the chicken pieces in a freezer bag or bowl and set aside.
Then, add
the Greek yogurt and olive oil to a medium bowl. Zest one of the lemons and add
to the bowl, then lemon juice to the bowl. Add the chopped garlic, oregano,
kosher salt and black pepper and stir. Pour half of the marinade into the
freezer bag or bowl with the chicken pieces and set aside the other half for
the marinade. Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours in the
refrigerator.
When ready
to grill, prepare the grill by lightly oiling the grill with vegetable oil or
cooking spray and set to medium-high heat.
Grill the
chicken, basting with the reserved marinade and turning often so that each side
browns and shows slight grill marks, until cooked, about 15-20 minutes or until
chicken juice be clear. Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
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