Description
Transform your chicken with a flavorful Mediterranean marinade featuring olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
- Place chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably a few hours or overnight.
- Cook chicken using your preferred method: grilling, baking at 375°F (190°C), or pan-searing over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
- Discard any leftover marinade and serve the chicken with fresh herbs and side dishes.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Discard leftover marinade to avoid food safety issues.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken marinade, Mediterranean recipe, grilling chicken, flavor infusion, easy marinade