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greek chicken in a bowl with fresh herbs and lemons
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Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe

Make this easy Greek Chicken Marinade and get grilled chicken that is tender and flavorful. Marinade features Greek yogurt, lemon and fresh herbs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy grilled chicken recipe, greek
Servings: 4
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Julie Clark

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
  • 1.3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts two fileted breasts (or thin sliced)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, dill, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Add the filleted chicken breasts and turn them so that the marinade coats them.
  • Cover and refrigerate, allowing the chicken breasts to marinate for at least 2 hours, but up to 8 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to 400ºF.
  • Once the grill is heated, place the chicken on the hot grill grates. Allow the chicken to cook for about 5 minutes, then turn to cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165ºF). The exact timing will depend on how thick the chicken breasts are, so be sure to check the internal temperature.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then serve.
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Notes

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The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 4, with 1 serving being 1/4 of the chicken. Please note that the calorie count shows higher than it will actually be since most of the marinade stays in the bowl.
Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg