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Oregano Chicken

An easy chicken dinner recipe with simple ingredients yet a complex flavor. Great for a weeknight dinner or potlucks.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Marinate for:30 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Amira

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.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg