This is the best Greek chicken recipe you will ever try! Chicken marinated into a simple Greek marinade that gives you soft, tender and juicy chicken loaded with all the right flavors.

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Check out all my other delicious chicken recipes, like my crispy chicken cutlets or blackened chicken recipe.

GREEK CHICKEN RECIPE

If you need an easy and delicious chicken recipe this Greek chicken marinade is going to blow you away! The marinade is a simple mixture of olive oil, Greek yogurt and a bunch of seasonings that give you the ultimate Greek-inspired flavors. This Greek chicken recipe made for the perfect weeknight dinner, great for meal prepping or when hosting! Pair it with your favorite Mediterranean sides for the perfect dinner.

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HOW TO MARINATE CHICKEN

1. In a large bowl, container or bag, combine all the ingredients for the Greek chicken marinade.
2. Clean and trim away any excess fat from the chicken and add to the chicken marinade.
3. Close the container or bag and marinade in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. (If you want to cook right away, marinate at room temp for at least 20-30 minutes.)

COOKING METHODS

There are several different ways that you can cook this Greek chicken whether you are using boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast!

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CHICKEN VARIATIONS

You can totally use another cut of chicken with this Greek marinade, all that changes is the cook time depending on the type of chicken.

• Bone-In Chicken Thighs– Check out my grilled BBQ chicken thighs recipe for instructions on how to grill bone-in chicken thighs!
• Chicken Wings– Marinate your chicken wings in this Greek marinate and either fry, air fryer or oven bake your chicken wings!
• Drumsticks– Make Greek Drumsticks and throw them in the air fryer by following me air fryer drumsticks recipe.

WAYS TO ENJOY GREEK CHICKEN

There are so many ways to enjoy this juicy Greek chicken!

• Dinner– Pair the chicken with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or loaded fries, for the ultimate dinner!
• Tacos– Use this chicken for taco night and make a delicious Greek-inspired taco!
• Salad– Add this flavorful, juicy chicken to your favorite salads, like Caesar salad, Greek chicken salad or even pasta salad.
• Bowls– Make Greek bowls or chipotle bowls with this chicken.
• Quesadillas– If you love quesadillas, use this delicious chicken in your classic Taco Bell quesadillas or chicken Fajita quesadillas!
• Sandwich– Use this marinade for my grilled chicken sandwich recipe, the perfect summer sandwich.
• Pasta– Add this chicken to the classic Alfredo pasta or my chicken bacon Ranch pasta.
• Gyros– Keep it Mediterranean and make Chicken Gyros out of this recipe!

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You need to give this Greek chicken recipe a try! A simple Greek marinade that gives you juicy and tender chicken loaded with flavors.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mediterranean

Keyword greek chicken

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Marinate Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 12 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast

Greek Marinade-

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp chili powder
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp cumin

Instructions

• In a bowl, container or plastic bag add all the ingredients for the marinade and mix to combine. Add the chicken to the marinade and mix until the chicken is fully coated.
  1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp chili powder, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp cumin
• Cover or close the container and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes or for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.

Grilled Greek Chicken-

• Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 385°F. Clean the grilled grates and lightly oil the grates to prevent meat from sticking.
• Add the chicken thighs or breast to the grill and grill for about 5-8 minutes. (Since chicken breast is bigger, it will take longer.)
• Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
• Remove from the grill and rest for about 3-5 minutes.
• Cut and enjoy as desired.

Oven Baked Chicken-

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the chicken to the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake at 400°F for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. (Depending on the thickness of the chicken breast, the cook time may be longer.)
• For additional crisp, broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes at the end. (Be sure to watch to avoid burnt chicken.)
• Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for about 5 minutes.
• Cut and enjoy as desired.

Air Fryer Chicken-

• Add the chicken in a single layer to the air fryer basket. (Be sure not to overcrowd the basket.)
• Air fry at 400°F for about 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. (Depending on the thickness of the chicken breast, the cook time might be longer.)
• Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F remove from the air fryer.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut and serve as desired.