Description
This Zesty Greek Chicken Marinade achieves a perfect balance of acidity and fat, guaranteeing deep flavor penetration and enhanced tenderness, transforming standard chicken breasts into a succulent centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
4 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced)
2 tablespoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- In a medium glass bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is slightly thickened
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the emulsion. Stir them in to extract flavors
- Place chicken in a large resealable silicone bag or shallow glass dish, ensuring even thickness
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, massaging to ensure thorough coverage
- Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but not exceeding 4 hours
- Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature
Notes
Pat chicken dry before cooking to ensure proper searing.
Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg