This Greek-marinated chicken recipe is really simple to pull together and oh, so flavorful! The marinade is full of Greek flavors, with lots of garlic, lemon, oregano and olive oil. Νόστιμος!! (delicious!)
Greek-Marinated Chicken
grain-free • gluten-free • egg-free • nut-free • seed-free • dairy-free • nightshade-free • fodmap-free
PREP TIME: 60 minutes (includes 30 minutes for marinating)
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 3-4
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons Greek blend*
- 1/4 cup Kasandrinos Olive Oil
- 2-3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
*Don't have the Greek blend handy? Substitute with:
- 1 large clove garlic, minced (approximately 1 teaspoon)
- 1 1/2 – 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
preparation:
Juice the lemons into a bowl, then add the Greek blend (or: the garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper) and olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside. Pro Tip: If using the fresh garlic, use a microplane grater to mince.
Prep the chicken. Cover your cutting board with a sheet of plastic wrap then place 1-2 pieces of chicken on the board. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat tenderizer, carefully flatten out the chicken thighs, hammering down but also pushing out a little bit so the thighs are an even thickness. As you finish flattening each piece, move to a large dish or casserole dish. Repeat until all the thighs are flattened. Note: This step is optional, though flattening the chicken thighs will help the meat cook quickly and evenly. Also, be sure to wash your cutting board after this step – the plastic wrap helps protect the chicken, not your board!
Whisk the marinade one last time, then pour over the chicken thighs and distribute evenly. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to overnight.
Check out this video of me making this Greekified Chicken!
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