Nothing says summertime like grilled chicken and this oregano chicken recipe is delightfully good. The marinade makes the chicken so tender it melts in your mouth and incredibly flavorful.
Next time try these grilled chicken tenders.
Oregano chicken is a Greek chicken recipe with all the flavors you love - oregano, lemon, garlic, olive oil and a touch of seasonings. Throw it on your grill or bake it in the oven, either way the result is an easy weeknight meal or use the chicken on a salad for an easy lunch.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- Easy weeknight chicken recipe.
- Oregano chicken can be grilled or baked in the oven.
- Low carb and healthy recipe.
- A flavorful chicken recipe kids will love.
This grilled chicken recipe will be in your meal rotation every week as you can marinade the chicken for up to two days in your refrigerator and take it out when you need a quick delicious meal for the whole family! It is a healthy recipe that is also low carb and gluten free.
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: Use any cut of chicken you like, I like to use boneless chicken breasts.
- Lemon juice
- Oregano
- Olive oil: use a high smoking point oil.
- Garlic
- Salt and ground black pepper
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients well.
- Pour over chicken breasts and rub all over to cover. Refrigerate chicken for 30-60 minutes
- Preheat grill or griddle pan to high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Place chicken on a plate and cover with tented foil, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
💡 Expert Tips
- Use high smoking point olive oil or any high smoking point oil.
- You can use any cut or chicken you like.
- If you use a different cut of chicken, such as chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks, it may take longer to cook. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- To help with sticking you might want to rub the grill grates with oiled paper towels.
💬 FAQs
Oregano has a very distinct and earthy flavor. It is popular with Italian cuisine but also used in Mediterranean cooking as well. Because it is a strong herb flavor, a little goes a long ways.
Yes, fresh oregano can be used the marinade recipe. You should use about 3 teaspoons of fresh oregano to 1 teaspoon of dried. However, dried is preferred in this oregano chicken recipe as it adds a nice flavor and color to the chicken.
⌛ Make Ahead
- Place marinated chicken in a freezer bag, remove excess air and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Also marinated oregano chicken can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
🍽️ Serve With
Oregano chicken is delicious with almost anything. Add roasted vegetables, your favorite pasta, bread or rice for a full meal.
👩🍳 Variations
- Oregano and chicken goes well with other seasonings such as basil, coriander, smoked paprika, fresh black pepper and lemon.
- Try topping it with a touch of feta cheese before serving.
🧺 Storage
Store leftover oregano chicken in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
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Oregano Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, about 4 chicken breasts
For the Marinade:
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients well.
- Add chicken breasts and rub all over to cover.
- Refrigerate chicken for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Place chicken on a plate and cover with tented foil, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use high smoking point olive oil or any high smoking point oil.
- You can use any cut or chicken you like.
- If you use a different cut of chicken, such as chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks, it may take longer to cook. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- To help with sticking you might want to rub the grill grates with oiled paper towels.
- Oven Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place chicken on an oven tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Stove top instructions:
- Can also be cooked on a hot skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat and cook 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Storage:
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Make ahead:
- Place marinated chicken in a freezer bag, remove excess air and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Also marinated oregano chicken can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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Hannah
I just love how simple this recipe idea is! I have everything in my kitchen to create this recipe! Thank you!