Lemon Oregano Chicken Marinade
Lemon Oregano Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. This is your marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place the chicken breasts into a large, resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible, or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for best flavor. For thicker chicken breasts, you may marinate for up to 8 hours.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. The chicken is now ready for grilling, baking, or pan-searing according to your preferred method.
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Lemon Oregano Chicken Marinade
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 breasts
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. This is your marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place the chicken breasts into a large, resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible, or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, for best flavor. For thicker chicken breasts, you may marinate for up to 8 hours.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. The chicken is now ready for grilling, baking, or pan-searing according to your preferred method.