Description
This Greek Chicken Marinade recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts infused with a vibrant blend of Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon juice, and garlic. Perfectly grilled to lock in flavor and deliver a deliciously healthy meal inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (127 grams)
- 1/3 cup olive oil (2.5 ounces)
- Juice of 2 lemons (2.5 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- Dash salt & pepper
Protein
- 1.3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (two filleted breasts or thin sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh oregano, basil, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the filleted chicken breasts to the marinade and turn them gently to ensure they are fully coated on all sides.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate, but no longer than 8 hours to maintain texture.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to 400ºF, ensuring the grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Grill Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the hot grill grates. Cook for approximately 5 minutes per side, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF to ensure thorough cooking.
- Rest Chicken: Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender meat.
- Serve and Store: Serve immediately. Store any leftover grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours, but avoid exceeding 8 hours to prevent the yogurt from breaking down the meat too much.
- Ensure chicken reaches 165ºF internal temperature for safe consumption.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor; dried herbs may alter the marinade taste.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken on a stovetop grill pan or bake it at 400ºF until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken marinade, grilled chicken, Mediterranean chicken, healthy chicken recipe, yogurt marinade
