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Greek Chicken with rice and lettuce on the side
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Greek Chicken

With a 24-hour marinade, Greek Chicken infuses chicken breasts with vibrant Greek flavors. Juicy & tender Greek chicken has been a family favorite for years!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek Chicken, Greek Chicken Recipe, greek chicken recipes, grilled chicken breasts
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Tome 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 35 minutes
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 298kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 6-8 chicken breast boneless skinless, trimmed of any fat

Marinade:

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk all the marinade ingredients together.
  • Place chicken breasts (6-8) in a 1-gallon Ziplock. Pour marinade into the bag, seal the bag and lay it flat in a rimmed baking dish, and refrigerate for 12 hours minimum to 24 hours maximum.
  • Remove from marinade, shaking off any extra, and cook on the preheated grill, for about 8 minutes per side, depending on the temperature of your grill, and the thickness of your chicken, or until cooked through and registers 165°F (74°C) with an instant-read thermometer

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg