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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Greek Chicken Marinade

    Published: Feb 24, 2022 · Modified: Mar 21, 2023 by Tabetha · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Inspired by the simplicity of Greek flavors, we wanted to make a Greek chicken marinade that could be used for more than one dish. Whether we turn this into a Gyro or a rice bowl, it always turns out delicious. Everyone has the opportunity to make and style their own dish. Making it easier on whoever is making dinner, plus the pickier eaters can just have chicken and rice if they really want to. 

    We love this simple yet delicious recipe that is super fast to throw together, easy, and most importantly delicious. 

    The Marinade

    This Greek chicken marinade comes together in just a few minutes with mostly staple pantry ingredients. Plain Greek yogurt is the base on which we add garlic, honey, and oregano. When grilled, broiled, or baked the coating browns beautifully and adds such amazing flavor.

    I usually keep plain Greek yogurt in my house for lots of recipes including sauces, marinades, or dips. I love finding ways to use one ingredient multiple ways, so if you aren't someone who generally keeps plain Greek yogurt around and want to find a few other ways to use it check out our Harissa Chicken recipe as well! 

    Greek Chicken Marinade
    Greek Chicken Marinade

    How to Use Your Greek Chicken

    In our house, we generally go in one of two directions... a rice bowl or a pita. We set out the pickled red onion, cucumber, olives, feta, tzatziki, rice, and pita (or naan)... If you have ever been to Cava (a Greek Style Chipotle), that's basically what we are doing.

    Mediterranean Rice Bowl
    Mediterranean Rice Bowl

    Setting up a buffet-style line of all your options and letting everyone design their own dinner. You add what YOU want... everyone wins. 

    What To Make with Your Greek Chicken

    While I am all about homemade, one reason I love this recipe is that it's super easy to make & great for a busy weeknight.  If I try to make 10 homemade toppings/sides for it I am kind of defeating the simplicity of it. For me at least.

    I generally buy my tzatziki & hummus premade. However, I always keep homemade pickled red onions and jalapenos on hand. Here are a few of our own recipes I always incorporate into Greek night...

    📖 Recipe

    Greek Chicken pita with tazitiki and feta wrapped with string

    Easy Greek Chicken Marinade

    Easy Greek Chicken
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4
    Calories 189 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Knife
    • Bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Chicken Breast - Cubbed
    • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Garlic
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoon Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Oregano
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Fresh Ground Pepper
    • Harissa - option for spicy version

    Instructions
     

    • Cube your chicken breast into small bite size pieces
    • In a bowl add all the remaining ingredients and stir.
      chicken marinading in a bowl
    • Add the chicken to your greek yogurt marinade and refrigerate for up to 24 hrs but you can use it immediately. I recommend a few hours.
      Greek Chicken Marinade
    • Place on a foil-lined sheet tray and bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly browned.
      Cooked Greek Chicken
    • Pair with pita or on top of rice with your favorite toppings.
      Greek Chicken pita with tazitiki and feta wrapped with string
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    • I add this on top of pita, naan, or rice. There really isn't a bad choice. 
    • If you want to kick up the heat, add some harissa to the marinade. 
    • I added red onion, cucumber, avocado, feta, and a homemade Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. 
    • If you want some extra color on yours bump up the temperature of the oven to 450 or broil for the last minute in the oven. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ozCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 722mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Chicken, Greek, Greek chicken marinade
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    1. Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa Greek Chicken - Tabetha's Table says:
      February 24, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      […] he always ended up adding harissa to his. That gave me the idea of just adding harissa to the Simple Greek Chicken recipe. Which… worked! Then of course I took it a step further and leveled up the whole […]

    2. Harissa Greek Chicken - Tabetha's Table says:
      March 16, 2022 at 10:19 am

      […] he always ended up adding harissa to his. That gave me the idea of just adding harissa to the Simple Greek Chicken recipe. Which… worked! Then of course I took it a step further and leveled up the whole […]

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