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
- 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
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.
- 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.
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