Mediterranean Chicken Marinade for Tender Juicy Chicken
A bright and herb-infused Mediterranean marinade that keeps chicken tender and juicy while adding fresh lemon and garlic flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies by method
- Total Time: 40 minutes+
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 pounds chicken
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional paprika
Instructions
- Whisk oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and seasoning.
- Coat chicken thoroughly with marinade.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken using preferred method until done.
Notes
Do not over-marinate. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.