Posted Jun 09, 2023, Updated May 26, 2024 It’s no secret that Mediterranean cuisine is my absolute favorite. Which is why I make this Greek chicken recipe on repeat all year long! The greek chicken marinade is easy to whisk together and is loaded with flavorful ingredients like oregano, mustard, lemon juice, paprika and garlic. It infuses the chicken with flavor so every bite is bursting with flavor. Serve this greek chicken on top of our favorite greek salad, with a side of turmeric rice, tzatziki sauce or hummus and homemade pita bread for a meal your entire family will love!
Greek Chicken Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions
Chicken breasts. this greek chicken marinade can be used on chicken thighs, or even steak if you’d like! Dijon mustard. choose your favorite variety such as yellow, spicy, etc. Honey. granulated sugar works well in place of honey. Dried oregano. you can replace 1 Tablespoon of dried oregano with 2 Tablespoons of fresh oregano. Smoked paprika. Regular paprika works well in this recipe, however I love the smoky flavor of smoked paprika. Onion powder. you can substitute 1 Tablespoon finely diced onion for the onion powder. Minced garlic. jarred or freshly minced both are great. Or substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder for the 1 Tablespoon minced garlic.
How to Make Greek Chicken Marinade
Let’s walk through how to make Greek chicken step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Marinate Chicken
Begin this recipe by making the Greek chicken marinade. Measure the marinade ingredients into a medium bowl. Then, whisk until the mixture is homogenous (uniform throughout). Next, place the chicken breasts into a glass container with a lid or in a plastic bag inside another container (in case the bag leaks). Pour the marinade over the chicken turn to coat the chicken. Marinate the Greek chicken in the refrigerator for 1- 6 hours.
Cook the Chicken
You can cook the chicken either by grilling it or baking it in the oven. First, remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and shake off excess greek chicken marinade.
Grill
Then, grill the Greek chicken over medium heat for about 5 minutes on the first side, and 3-5 on the second side, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
Bake
Or, you can bake the chicken in a 9×13″ baking dish at 400 degrees for 14-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant read thermometer. Note: both the grill time and baking time depends entirely on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
Serve
Serve the Greek chicken warm with your favorite mediterranean dishes. Here are some suggestions:
I always serve it with a this homemade tzatziki sauce and homemade hummus or white bean hummus (you can use store-bought but homemade is so much better)! Make this Greek Salad, homemade tabbouleh recipe, yellow rice, mediterranean chickpea salad, greek pasta salad, or Greek Orzo Salad. Pair it with homemade pita bread or homemade naan!
Store
Store leftover greek chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I like to slice it into strips and store it in a glass container as a way to meal prep chicken for the entire week. If it’s already sliced, I am more likely to eat it for lunch!
Freeze
You can also freeze this greek chicken in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
