Ingredients
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- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley leaves and tender stems
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds chicken (thighs, legs, breast, or any cut you’d like)
Instructions
- Combine minced garlic, oregano, paprika, thyme, parsley, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the mixture until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste, ensuring the marinade is flavorful enough to season the chicken.
- Add your chosen chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Use tongs for easy handling.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinating chicken for 2 to 8 hours. Overnight is ideal for chicken thighs.
- Cook the marinated chicken using your preferred method, such as grilling or baking.
Last Step:
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For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Feel free to adjust herbs and spices according to your taste preferences.
Ensure chicken is fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 125 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Marinating and Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg