Description
A flavorful Mediterranean chicken marinade that enhances your chicken with herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Cook the chicken as desired—grill, bake, or pan-fry until fully cooked.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Use fresh lemon juice for better flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, chicken, marinade, herbs, spices