Grilled Greek Chicken Recipe

Bring all the classic Greek flavors to your kitchen table with this easy and delicious Greek Chicken Marinade. Made with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, this chicken marinade takes just minutes to whip together and calls for only a handful of fresh and healthy ingredients.

This is my go-to, multi-purpose, and very favorite Greek chicken marinade. Of course, I have many “favorite” marinades, but this one is extra special.

What makes this particular chicken marinade so much better than the others? It is so dang easy to make. The ingredients are also basic and affordable which means no special orders from Amazon or an out-of-the-way trip to a specialty market.

Adapted From theforkedspoon.com

Ingredients

For the marinade:

1 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

zest of 1 lemon

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)

1 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoons dried

6 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (use full fat yogurt for best results)

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

For the skewers:

1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

6-8 skewers (if using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-minutes before grilling)

3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces for skewers

1 medium red onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Instructions

Number One, Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large ziplock bag. Seal and massage the bag to combine all the ingredients.

Number Two, Add the chicken to the bag turning to coat. Marinate for 4-24 hours. Turn the bag a few times while marinating.

Number Three, Preheat gas grill to 400F.

Number Four, Pour the marinated chicken pieces into a large strainer to remove the excess marinade. Thread chicken pieces onto the skewers alternating with peppers and onions. Grill until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

Recipe Notes

Marinade works incredible for any sort of chicken pieces from entire boneless, skinless to bone-in thighs and legs. Modify flame broiling time to take into consideration bigger parts.