Description
This Greek Chicken recipe is juicy, flavorful, and infused with Mediterranean herbs, lemon, garlic, and olive oil—perfect for meal prep, grilling, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for extra tenderness)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken and coat evenly; marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes, then slice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Delicious with rice, salads, pita, tzatziki, or roasted vegetables. Marinating longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: greek chicken recipe, mediterranean chicken, lemon garlic chicken, healthy chicken dinner