Description
Succulent Grilled Greek Chicken delivers Mediterranean sunshine on a plate, with herbed marinade dancing across tender meat. Lemon, oregano, and garlic create a classic Greek flavor profile that transports you directly to a seaside taverna with one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
- ⅓ cups (79 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cups (59 ml) lemon juice (fresh, about 1 large lemon)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley (chopped), lemon wedges
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl or sealed container, whisking until thoroughly blended.
- Chicken Marination: Immerse chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring complete coverage. Seal container and refrigerate, allowing flavors to penetrate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Grilling Process: Ignite grill to medium-high heat, creating consistent thermal zones. Extract chicken from marinade, discarding remaining liquid. Position chicken on grill grates, cooking approximately 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, achieving golden-brown exterior with pronounced grill marks.
- Serving Technique: Allow grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute. Slice against the grain, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley. Present alongside lemon wedges, warm pita bread, and creamy tzatziki sauce for an authentic Greek culinary experience.
Notes
- Let chicken soak in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption and tenderize the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, preventing undercooking while avoiding dryness.
- Pat chicken dry before grilling to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and create beautiful grill marks.
- Always let grilled chicken rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices, keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg