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The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes to overnight
  • Total Time: 15–25 minutes
  • Yield: 50 minutes to 8+ hours (depending on marinate time)
  • Category: Marinade, Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Greek Chicken Marinade uses olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano—no wine vinegar needed! It delivers juicy, tender chicken with bright Mediterranean flavor, perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying. A fresh and healthy weeknight staple or meal prep go-to.


Ingredients

  • Olive oil
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. No wine vinegar needed—lemon juice gives this marinade its zesty kick.
  2. For extra tenderness, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the marinade.
  3. Add fresh dill, parsley, paprika, or red pepper flakes for a twist.
  4. Works great with any chicken cut: breasts, thighs, or drumsticks.
  5. Can be frozen in marinade for easy meal prep.