Description
Mediterranean magic meets home cooking with this Greek Marinated Chicken, promising tender, flavor-packed meat infused with zesty herbs and tangy lemon. Each succulent bite transports you to a sun-drenched Greek taverna, inviting culinary wanderlust and delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons (2 g) dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Transfer chicken breasts into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, ensuring complete coverage with the prepared marinade.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for a minimum of 1 hour, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply, with a maximum marination time of 6 hours for enhanced taste.
- Heat grill to medium-high temperature, approximately 375-400°F, creating optimal grilling conditions.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid drip off, and discard the remaining marinade to prevent cross-contamination.
- Place chicken breasts on the preheated grill, cooking for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown grill marks appear.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove grilled chicken from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices, presenting a visually appealing and flavorful Greek-inspired dish.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts before marinating to help them absorb flavors more effectively and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust marinade spiciness by controlling red pepper flakes, making it mild or bold depending on personal heat preference.
- Consider using a meat thermometer to precisely check internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy texture.
- If grilling isn’t possible, this marinade works wonderfully for baking or pan-searing chicken, offering versatile cooking options.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg