This addictive greek chicken marinade is made with garlic, red wine vinegar, greek yogurt and oregano (and is so tasty!).
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How to Make a Greek Chicken Marinade
- Make Marinade. Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken. Add chicken thighs to a bag or bowl, coat with marinade, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill & Serve. Bring chicken to room temp, then grill 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F). Rest briefly before serving.
Make-Ahead, Storage and Freezing Instructions
To Make-Ahead: Prepare the marinade up to 2 days in advance and keep it covered in the fridge. Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight before cooking.
To Store: Keep marinated chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before cooking. Cooked chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To Freeze: Place chicken and marinade together in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then cook as directed.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to a zip-top bag, pour in the marinade, and toss to coat well.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge about 20–30 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess.
- Grill the chicken thighs for about 5–6 minutes per side, or until they are nicely charred on the outside and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
