Description
Very Greek Grilled Chicken is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Greek cuisine to your grilling experience. Perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a delightful blend of zesty lemon juice, aromatic herbs, and premium olive oil. The result is tender meat with a smoky char that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served on its own, tossed in salads, or wrapped in pita bread with fresh veggies, this grilled chicken is not only delicious but also versatile and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- 1 tsp. Greek seasoning
- 1 tsp. poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Trim visible fat from chicken breasts.
- Score the chicken with small crosswise slits.
- In a Ziploc bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, poultry seasoning, oregano, and black pepper.
- Add chicken to the bag; seal and refrigerate for 6-8 hours (or overnight).
- Drain marinade and bring chicken to room temperature.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 4 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165F/75C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg