Greek Chicken Marinade

grilled greek marinated chicken on a platter

5 from 17 votes

Greek Chicken Marinade makes the most tender and flavorful chicken ever! This is an absolutely delicious way to marinade your chicken using Greek-inspired flavors for a fresh, easy chicken dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Marinating time2

Total Time2 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: people

Author: Tiffany Azure

Ingredients

6 tbsp plain or Greek-style yogurt
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp runny honey
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 ½ tbsp dried oregano
½ tbsp dried thyme
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp salt
zest of 1 lemon
cracked black pepper to taste
2 lb chicken breasts pounded to 3/4 inch thickness or skinless boneless thighs

Instructions

Combine the yogurt, olive oil, honey, garlic, dried herbs, vinegar, salt, lemon zest and a generous amount of black pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and stir until coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
To cook the chicken, shake off most of the marinade and either grill or cook in a cast iron skillet with a splash of oil or cooking spray for 15 minutes, or until just cooked through.

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Notes

Skewers option: If you wish to cube the chicken to make skewers, chicken thighs work best, cubed before marinating.

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