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    Home » Recipes » Greek Recipes

    Greek Chicken Marinade

    June 4, 2021 Updated: August 19, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 18 Comments

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    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade makes chicken tender and moist. The Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley makes the chicken flavorful. You can use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.
    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade makes chicken tender and moist. The Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley makes the chicken flavorful. You can use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.
    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade makes chicken tender and moist. The Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley makes the chicken flavorful. You can use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.
    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade makes chicken tender and moist. The Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley makes the chicken flavorful. You can use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.
    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade makes chicken tender and moist. The Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, garlic, oregano, and parsley makes the chicken flavorful. You can use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs. #aforkstale #Greekchicken #Greekchickenmarinade
    Greek marinated grilled chicken on a white plate with lemon slices fro garnish. Greek salad to the side. Tzatziki sauce and pita to the side.

    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade combines lemon, garlic, and oregano seasoning creating tender, moist, flavorful chicken.

    Use it on baked or grilled chicken.

    It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.

    Grilled Greek chicken on a white plate with slices of lemon for garnish. A bowl of tzatziki sauce and pita are arranged to the side.

    The marinade is very simple to put together.

    I like to make grilled Greek chicken tenders with a side of my homemade tzatziki sauce and pita. It is the perfect combination!

    Or top the chicken on a gourmet Greek salad.

    Watch how to make Greek Chicken Marinade

    Greek chicken marinade with yogurt ingredients

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredient for this Greek chicken marinade:

    • Dried oregano- You can substitute with finely chopped fresh oregano.
    • Garlic cloves- To substitute with dried garlic, use 1 tbs.
    • Lemon- Adds loads of flavor.
    • Olive oil
    • Plain Greek Yogurt- Do not substitute with regular yogurt. The Greek yogurt works best for this recipe.
    • Dried parsley- You can substitute with finely chopped fresh parsley.
    • Salt

    Tip: This Greek chicken marinade is good on chicken tenders, breasts, legs, thighs, and wings. It would also be good as a marinade for a whole chicken that you would roast in the oven.

    Does yogurt tenderize meat?

    Yogurt is the perfect way to tenderize meat.

    The acids in the yogurt break down the protein wall in meat.

    The breakdown of the protein allows the meat to absorb moisture, allowing it to be juicy and tender.

    steps to make Greek marinated chicken

    Steps to make Greek chicken marinade

    Follow these simple steps to make Greek chicken marinade:

    1. In a bowl, add Greek yogurt, olive oil, crushed garlic, oregano, lemon juice, parsley, and salt.
    2. Mix well.
    3. Marinate chicken.
    4. Bake or grill the chicken until fully cooked.

    There is enough marinade for up to 3lbs of chicken.

    How long should you marinate the chicken?

    For this recipe, you will need to marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes.

    However, for best results, marinate chicken 2 to 6 hours. This time frame allows the chicken to become fully tender and absorb all of the seasonings for flavoring.

    Note: Because the marinade tenderizes the chicken, you do not want to marinade chicken longer than 8 hours or it will make begin to make the chicken mushy.

    Greek marinated grilled chicken on a white plate with lemon slices fro garnish. Greek salad to the side. Tzatziki sauce and pita to the side.

    Can you use this Greek marinade on other meats?

    This Greek marinade is actually very versatile. It would be delicious also on pork and lamb.

    What to serve as a side to make a meal?

    Try any of these delicious Greek inspired sides to make the perfect delicious meal!

    • Tzatziki Sauce
    • Greek Salad Dressing
    • Greek Green Beans (Fasolakia)
    • Greek Lemon Potatoes
    • Chickpea Salad
    • Greek Black Eye Pea Salad
    • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
    • Mediterranean Beet Salad
    • Spinach with Lemon

    If you like this marinade, you will also love my "Best Chicken Marinade recipe."

    It is made with sweet and tangy flavors of honey, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar, combined with apple cider vinegar, lime juice, and olive oil creates the best chicken marinade.

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this Greek chicken marinade and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your Greek chicken on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    plated Greek marinated grilled chicken on a white plate

    Greek Chicken Marinade

    This yogurt based Greek chicken marinade combines lemon, garlic, and oregano seasoning to create tender, moist, flavorful chicken. Use it on baked or grilled chicken. It is also perfect for making chicken kebabs.
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    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Greek
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Marinating time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 71kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves crushed
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbs olive oil, 4 crushed garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 juiced lemon, 1 teaspoon parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt.
    • Mix well.
    • Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes. It is best to marinate 2 to 6 hours.
    • Bake or grill the chicken until fully cooked.You can substitute with finely chopped fresh oregano

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    Notes

    This recipe makes enough marinade for up to 3 lbs of chicken.
    Note: You can substitute dried oregano with finely chopped fresh oregano and dried parsley with finely chopped fresh parsley
    Note: Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes. It is best to marinate 2 to 6 hours.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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