A tangy lemon and garlic marinade makes this grilled Greek Chicken extra special. With the addition of fresh oregano, this flavorful dish comes together for a quick weeknight meal. 
I’m sort of waiting for the whining to start about this meal…I’m worried that I might turn to it much too frequently.
It just happens to be one of those recipes I make time and time again, especially when I’m feeling stumped on dinner or too tired to think. So far, I haven’t heard any complaints about eating it too often. Fingers crossed.
I start by brushing my Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette on my chicken. I’ve made this with whole chicken breasts, thighs, and kebabs and each way works beautifully. 
Look at all that fresh garlic!
Then I press fresh minced oregano onto the chicken and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before throwing it on the grill.
The marinade makes this chicken so tender and flavorful! My kiddies love it! 
I serve the chicken with my Tzatziki Cucumber Salad, fresh feta, and warm pitas and it is perfect! 
What is your favorite chicken marinade?
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1 inch chunks and skewered (optional)
- fresh oregano chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
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Combine all the ingredients for the marinade and set aside. Place chicken on skewers.
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In a shallow dish, pour the marinade over the chicken.
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Press fresh oregano onto chicken.
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Let rest for 30 minutes.
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Grill until nicely charred but not dry.
For a shortcut, buy a Greek vinaigrette at the store and use for your marinade.
This looks like a delicious meal. That lemon vinaigrette is stellar! I’d use it for pork, too. (Your rating won’t let me give 5 stars, but this is a 5 star recipe, for sure!)
Thanks, Amanda! I think I’ll try it on pork next time…good thought!
You can never make a recipe you love enough! This sounds perfect for a warm summer night.
I totally agree!
This looks soooo good! And that lemon garlic vinaigrette is something I would use for all my chicken recipes! Thanks so much for sharing this tasty recipe! I will make it this week! 🙂
I hope you love it! It is so great over arugula too for a big bite salad!
YUM!! I’m pinning this – I love how fresh it is and the simple ingredients – perfect for a summer night on the grill!
Thanks, Kristi! It is so easy and flavorful! And my kids love stuffing all those goodies in a warm pita and chowing down! Enjoy!
That looks so tasty! I’m going to pin this for later!
Thanks, Candice! Hope you enjoy it!
This looks so delicious! I’m not much of a cook, but you make this look so simple! Thanks!
You can do it! It really is simple…but tastes even better!