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    Home » Chicken » Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken

    Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken

    July 13, 2020 by Sarah 11 Comments

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    The Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken is ideal for summer BBQs. Loaded with oregano and brightened up with lemon juice this family-friendly dinner is going to be your summer's best friend.

    Let's Pull out the Grill!

    The Canadian in me waits for nothing with as much anticipation as I do for summer and BBQs. There is just something about those warm days, campfires, and the evening glow that comes with them. I love nothing more than to be outside with my loved ones while preparing and enjoying a grilled dinner.

    BBQ dinners are life. Nothing beats that quick clean up and the chill vibes when cooking outside with your favourite people.

    What’s in our Marinade?

    Is it traditional? Maybe not⏤ Inspired? DEFINITELY! Greek flavours often contain garlic, lemon, oregano, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. This flavour combo is delicious in every way and takes whatever it touches to the next level. We wanted to make a simple greek marinade that would be a perfect go-to for any night of the week. Our greek marinade has:

    • A generous amount of olive oil
    • Lots of fresh garlic
    • Oregano
    • lemon juice
    • Smoked paprika
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • plenty of fresh cracked pepper

    Chicken breast marinated in a greek flavour marinade

    How Do You Make the Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken?

    We’ve come up with a quick, straightforward way to make this delicious chicken recipe and you are going to love how simple it is. Here’s how it’s done:

    • Add ALL the marinade ingredients to your bowl.
    • Coat the chicken with the marinade and toss it on the grill.
    • Save a little of the leftover marinade, apply to chicken during the last few minutes of grilling
    • Pat yourself on the back for a job well done!

    How to Prepare Chicken Breast for the Grill?

    The thing about chicken breast is that they are typically not an even thickness. This means that the thinnest part tends to dry out before the thickest part is cooked all the way through. So how do we solve this? Simple, flatten the chicken out to an even thickness.

    1. Cut the chicken breast in half along the length of it.
    2. Cover it using plastic wrap ⏤ why? because "I love being covered in raw chicken juice!" said no one ever!
    3. Let's get out some of that frustration! ⏤ Using a meat mallet, pound that chicken to an even thickness, the goal is to have the chicken breast the same thickness all the way across.
    4. Marinate. We all need a little flavour in life.

    greek marinated chicken breast in grill pan

    Tips for Grilling Any Chicken

    1. Allow time to marinate the chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, but up to 8 hours in the fridge. That will help tenderize the chicken, make it juicier and incorporate the maximum amount of flavour.
    2. Oil your grill. Oiling your grill when it's still cold helps prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill. Just add some oil onto a paper towel and rub onto the grates.
    3. Don’t overcrowd the grill pan or the grill. You want the chicken to grill evenly and brown well. Otherwise, the juices from the nearby chicken tenders may create steam which will affect the searing process.
    4. Don’t move around while it’s cooking, if you want to achieve those beautiful sear marks and prevent the food from sticking to the grill DON'T move it too early ⏤ A very important chicken hack! When you turn the chicken, they should be easy to move, if they stick, leave them a little longer.
    5. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. This allows the chicken a chance to absorb the juices and become tender and flavourful.

    greek grilled chicken on a white plate

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why is grilling a good way to cook chicken?

    Grilling is a great way of cooking the chicken. It’s easy, quick and results in wonderfully juicy & tasty chicken. It’s also a much healthier way of cooking as opposed to frying and it takes less than 10 minutes to cook. Cooking it in the oven takes longer, and there's a greater risk that the meat will dry out.

    Which parts of the chicken are best for grilling?

    This seems like it would have a simple answer, but it's all about your preferences and health concerns or recommendations from your dietician. Chicken breast is the most tender, but also the most expensive, and will generally yield good results with very quick cooking times. It is lean and very tasty when marinated and cooked with the correct grilling technique. Boneless chicken thighs can stand up to a lot of heat and benefit from longer cooking times. Therefore, I recommend using the chicken parts you prefer for this recipe, all parts of the chicken offer their pros and cons.

    Should I keep the grill lid open or closed when grilling chicken?

    If you're using chicken tenders that are small, they only need to be grilled for 3-4 minutes per side, there’s no need to close the lid. You’ll want to close the lid for thighs and thicker cuts of chicken that need more cooking time and need the heat to penetrate through. The most important part of grilling chicken is to ensure the internal temperature, when cooked, is 165ºF.

    Everyone’s favourite chicken dish?

    When you decide to give this Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken a try, we’d love to hear about it! Be sure to snap a photo, add it to your Instagram feed or stories, and tag @deliciously.mediterranean and #deliciouslymediterranean. Also, feel free to leave a comment on this post and be sure to tell your friends where you discovered the recipe.

    greek grilled chicken on a white plate

    Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken

    Sarah
    The Easiest Greek Grilled Chicken is ideal for summer BBQs. Loaded with oregano and brightened up with lemon juice this family-friendly dinner is going to be your summer's best friend.
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    Prep Time 40 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts prepared for grilling
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1 lemon juiced and zested
    • 2-3 garlic cloves
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Mix. In a large bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, zest, garlic, paprika, oregano, and salt. Mix everything together.
    • Marinate. Add the chicken to the bowl of marinade. Cover the bowl of chicken with plastic wrap. Set in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes, but it's best to marinate 1 hour up to 6 hours.
    • Heat your BBQ. Whether you use a grill or grill pan, oil the grills well while the grill is still cold. For the BBQ, preheat to 400ºC before adding the chicken. As for the grill pan pre-heat to a Medium-High.
    • Cook. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Your chicken is fully cooked once the internal temperature 165ºC.
    • Rest. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before cutting. This allows the chicken's juices to redistribute.
    • Serve! The best part of cooking. Serve this chicken with your favourite sides.

    Notes

    1. Preparing the chicken for the grill: Cut the chicken breast in half length-wise. Then cover in plastic wrap. With a meat mallet, pound the chicken breast to an even thickness.
    Keyword Easy greek chicken, Family friendly meal, Greek Chicken, Grill meals

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jenn

      July 15, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      I love grilled chicken, but this grilled chicken is AMAZING! I cannot believe the flavours in it! I'll be making it this way forever from now on!

      Reply
    2. veenaazmanov

      July 17, 2020 at 5:50 pm

      I love the delicious flavors to the Marinade. The chicken looks well grilled yet moist and juicy and lemony too. yum

      Reply
    3. Irina

      July 17, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      I love to try international cuisine, and your salad recipe is on my list. It seems filling enough to have it for lunch. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah

        July 18, 2020 at 2:45 pm

        It's definitely hearty enough to eat as a meal.

        Reply
    4. Emily

      July 18, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      This easy Greek grilled chicken is so delicious! And I totally agree with your tip on letting the chicken rest for a little before eating, it makes such a difference!

      Reply
    5. Amy

      August 01, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      I love Greek anything! This chicken looks spectacular! I am going to pick up all the ingredients I need for this chicken.

      Reply
    6. Aimee Mars

      August 01, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      I love a good chicken marinade and this greek one sounds fantastic! I've always struggled with grill pans too so I'm glad you included step-by-step instructions.

      Reply
    7. veenaazmanov

      August 10, 2020 at 4:24 pm

      Bursting with all the yummy flavors. This chicken looks super delicious, moist and grilled sounds healthier too. Perfect weekend platter.

      Reply
    8. Pam Greer

      August 19, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      I absolutely love the smoked paprika in this! It adds such a nice bit of smokiness making the grilled chicken even better!

      Reply
    9. Andrea Metlika

      August 22, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      This marinade sounds delightful and the chicken looks perfect.

      Reply
    10. Julia

      August 23, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      I make similar marinade for chicken and everyone loves it. It's so good for grilled chicken, isn't it?

      Reply

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