Description
Very Greek Grilled Chicken is a succulent dish that infuses the classic flavors of Greek Chicken Souvlaki into perfectly grilled chicken breasts. This delicious recipe showcases zesty lemon, aromatic herbs, and spices, making it a crowd-pleaser for summer barbecues, quick weeknight meals, or healthy meal prep options. With minimal ingredients and straightforward preparation, you can serve up a delightful Mediterranean feast that everyone will enjoy. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe that promises juicy, flavorful chicken every time.
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
Instructions
- Trim visible fat from the chicken breasts and create small slits on each breast.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, zest, Greek seasoning, poultry seasoning, oregano, and black pepper.
- Place chicken in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over it; seal and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken for about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken breast (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg