Greek Marinade for Chicken

June 20, 2014


We recently had grilled chicken for dinner and I'd love to share with you the marinade I made.  This marinade is so easy to make and makes the chicken taste really moist and delicious.  You can marinate it overnight for a really great flavor.


              GREEK MARINADE

GREEK MARINADE

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh lemon juice 
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Combine all the ingredients in a jar and shake well.  Makes enough to marinate 2 to 3 pounds of chicken or fish.  Makes about 2 cups.

* I saw this recipe in the newspaper last week and tweaked it a little.  The recipe calls for fresh oregano and parsley but I used them dried.  It also called for 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes, but I used just 1 teaspoon.



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61 comments

  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 20, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I have all of the ingredients and this sounds so good. We always marinate our chicken before we grill it. I would use a few less pepper flakes, too! lol Hugs, Diane

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  2. Meredith @ The Palette MuseJune 20, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    I was just trying to make this the other day, and failed miserably. Next time I'm trying yours! (Found you at the Weekend re-Treat party)

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  3. joyh82June 20, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    This does sound very good. Thanks for sharing. I followed you over from Lavender Dreamers blog. Have a great weekend!

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  4. Olga PoltavaJune 20, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Sounds good, and I think this marinade might work as a salad dressing too.
    Have a great weekend Julie!

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  5. ErleneJune 20, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Love Greek chicken. Pinned and will give this a try.

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  6. UnknownJune 20, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    This looks like a really yummy marinade Julie! Can't wait to try it! pinned. Hope you have a lovely weekend:)

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  7. ValerieJune 20, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    This looks really delicious! I have pinned it for trying over the weekend. =) Thank you! Blessings and sunshine, Valerie

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  8. SueJune 20, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for the gift of a marinade for chicken, our favorite to eat.

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  9. KateJune 20, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Sounds great, Julie. Thanks for sharing; we love to grill chicken and are always looking for good marinade recipes. Take care :-)

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  10. A Very Sweet BlogJune 20, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Hey Julie! I eat a lot of baked chicken, so I'll have to try it. I need to grill while it's warm, so I know it tastes good.

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  11. ♥Cherie♥June 21, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    That definitely must be yummy in the tummy!!

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  12. mail4roseyJune 22, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    That def. sounds like something my husband would want me to try. Overnight marinating does really make such a big difference sometimes for flavor!

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  13. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow June 23, 2014 at 1:46 AM

    I have to try this. It sounds delicious. xoxo Thank you.

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  14. Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The WoodsJune 23, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Sounds scrumptious & easy to make, Julie! Thank you for sharing it with us!
    xo,
    Lin

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  15. UnknownJune 23, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    What a neat and easy way to spruce up your chicken! YUM!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!

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  16. Miz HelenJune 23, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Hi Julie,
    Thanks so much for sharing this awesome Greek Marinade with us at Full Plate Thursday, this looks so good!
    Miz Helen

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  17. Claire JustineJune 24, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Hi Julie, this looks and sounds super tasty :)

    Thanks for linking up :)

    #CreativeMondays

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  18. Creations By CindyJune 24, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    I am excited about trying this as we grill chicken a lot! Pinning it now. Thanks. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  19. KendallJune 24, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Adding this to my marinade repertoire! I'm pinning this now, too!! :)

    Stopping over from Teach Me Tuesday party!

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  20. A Salty LifeJune 24, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Looks delicious! I will have to try this. I'm always looking for different ways to cook chicken.
    Thanks for posting on the link up.
    God bless,
    Chris
    somuchathome.blogspot.com

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  21. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Looks easy and delicious! I will have to give this a try for sure. Pinning! Thanks for sharing!
    found you on the Teach Me Tuesdays linkup!

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  22. UnknownJune 24, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Ohhhh yum! Gotta give it a try! Thanks for linking it up to Snickerdoodle Sunday! - Kristina

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  23. Karren HallerJune 24, 2014 at 11:30 PM

    We have been eating a lot of greek lately, found a great little restaurant, but I like to make things at home. I like your tweaks!! Thanks for stopping by this week, I appreciate it. Sorry it took e so long to get here.

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  24. shari @ keto foodificationJune 25, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks for coming by the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
    Blessings,
    Shari

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  25. UnknownJune 25, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Looks so good! I love everything Greek like this.

    I hopped over from Worthwhile Wednesdays

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  26. AliJune 25, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I will definitely be giving it a try.
    Ali xx

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  27. Mostly Food and CraftsJune 25, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    This sounds like a great marinade - Thanks so much for sharing this at the Friday Frenzy!

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  28. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!June 27, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    Good Morning Julie, I love this marinade as it is one which a dear Greek friend of mine gave me. I grow and dry my own oregano and that certainly gives the chicken an extra delicious flavour.
    Once your friends try this marinade, they will use it over and over again.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  29. AnonymousJune 29, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Such a yummy marinade. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!! Laura@Baking in Pyjamas

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  30. MariaJune 29, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    Visiting your cool blog from social media mixer.. this is a great chicken recipe.. I love greek food. Your Guest Host Maria,, stop by if you have a few

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  31. SwathiJune 30, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Lovely greek marinade , love to try it. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop.

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  32. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 30, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    This sounds really good Julie. I have everything to make it. Pinning. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  33. UnknownJuly 1, 2014 at 12:31 AM

    Hi Julie,
    I have always enjoyed creating marinades. It makes such a difference in the flavor of food. Thank you for sharing your delectable Greek marinade with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Blog Hop. I appreciate it.

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  34. Weekend CraftJuly 2, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Yum! Thanks so much for linking up last week at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1vvIGjo

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  35. MichelleSeptember 8, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Looks delicious!! I love marinating my chicken, and Greek recipes are among my favorites! Thanks so much for linking it up with us at Foodie Fridays!

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  36. UnknownSeptember 9, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!

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  37. Ping's Nom Fiction LifeJune 23, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Oh this marinade sounds super yummy! And I have all the ingredients and will be adding it to this weeks menu. I love coming by your blog to see simple and yummy eats. Thanks for sharing Julie and have a wonderful day! Pingxo

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  38. Anne PayneJuly 14, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    Oh wow! This looks scrumptious. I'm going to print this recipe out and try it next time I make chicken. Thanks for sharing at Roses of Inspiration.

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  39. StephanieJuly 16, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Yum, yum, yum! Sounds delicious, my friend! I am missing two ingredients or else I would make this for tonight :) I will be adding this to my list for next weeks meals....thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration, my friend.

    Hugs!

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  40. April J HarrisJuly 20, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    This sounds delicious, Julie! I love the addition of the hot pepper flakes and oregano is one of my favourite spices as well. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul hop. Have a lovely week!

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  41. Ping's Nom Fiction LifeJuly 21, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    Julie, this was scrumptious! My hubs is so happy and he loves the grilled corn too! Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs!

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  42. DianaJuly 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Sounds absolutely delicious, Julie--can't wait to try it--I've pinned it for easy access :)

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  43. stamphappy2001May 2, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    This looks yummy. Will be pinning. #HappinessisHomemade

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  44. stamphappy2001May 2, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    This looks yummy. Will be pinning. #HappinessisHomemade

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  45. Katrin@northernfeeling.comMay 3, 2016 at 2:56 AM

    A delicious marinade! We love grilled chicken and I can imagine that this would make it even better! Thank you so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration #4! Have a lovely week!

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  47. Life Of 2 SnowbirdsJune 10, 2020 at 9:32 PM

    A delicous sounding marinade just in time for grilling season. I can't wait to try this!!

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM

      This marinade gives the chicken a great flavor and I hope you try it out. Thanks for the blog visit!

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  48. Joanne June 11, 2020 at 4:56 PM

    That does soun delicious! Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 14, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      Thanks and yes it is a delicious marinade that is perfect for this time of year.

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  49. laurensparks.netJune 12, 2020 at 12:12 PM

    Sounds simple and tasty! Visiting you from the friendship fri blog hop. laurensparks.net

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 14, 2020 at 10:38 AM

      Yes, it is simple to make this marinade. Thanks for the blog visit.

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  50. Powell River BooksJune 13, 2020 at 9:44 PM

    I'll have to try that. We love to cook chicken on our BBQ when we are home at the cabin. It would probably do well here in the city to give us a summer flavour. - Margy

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 14, 2020 at 10:38 AM

      I hope you like this marinade for chicken. Thanks for the blog visit.

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  51. Life Diet HealthJune 14, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    This looks like a great marinade for chicken Julie (possibly tofu too). Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday - enjoy seeing what everyone else brings to the party!

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 14, 2020 at 10:39 AM

      Thanks for the blog visit and this is the perfect marinade for this time of year.

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  52. AnnJune 14, 2020 at 11:22 AM

    This sounds easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 16, 2020 at 4:53 PM

      This marinade makes the chicken taste so good and perfect for grilling.

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  53. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!June 16, 2020 at 2:24 PM

    Delicious! Thanks for sharing with Encouraging Hearts and Home Blog Hop and Link-up! Pinned.

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    1. Julie's Creative LifestyleJune 16, 2020 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks for the blog visit Melynda and yes, this marinade makes the chicken taste delicious.

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  54. Oombawka DesignJune 16, 2020 at 11:05 PM

    Hi Julie! Thank you for popping over and linking up at our Party! You are being featured at our 352 Wednesday Link Party (here's the link for tomorrow's post: https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/2020/06/try-this-greek-marinade-recipe.html). I have this recipe saved for later to try on some chicken for my family! Wishing you a wonderful week, Rhondda

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