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Handheld photo of golden-brown grilled chicken pieces with Greek Chicken Marinade on skewers.

Greek Chicken Marinade: The Best Recipe for Juicy, Charred Grilled Chicken

This Greek Chicken Marinade uses lemon, garlic, and dried oregano to create perfectly charred, juicy chicken skewers. Perfect for Mediterranean platters with tzatziki, fresh cucumbers, and toasted pita.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano Flakes
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper coarse
Platter Components
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Tzatziki Sauce thick and creamy
  • 2 pieces Pita Bread toasted

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or Grill Pan
  • 8 Skewers Metal or soaked wooden

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Grill and Assemble
  1. Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small gap between pieces.
  2. Grill over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and cooked through (165°F).
  3. Serve on a platter with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, tzatziki, and toasted pita.

Notes

Do not over-marinate beyond 4 hours as the lemon juice will change the chicken's texture.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.