greek chicken marinade

Easy homemade Greek chicken gyro recipe. Yogurt-marinated chicken tenders, packed with flavor from warm spices, and loaded into a pita wrap with homemade <a href="https://www.themediterraneandish.com/tzatziki-sauce-recipe/">tzatziki sauce</a> and all the fixings you love! You can make this Greek chicken in a non-stick pan, outdoor grill, or baked in the oven.

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BEST Homemade Chicken Gyro Recipe 

Chicken tenders

virgin olive oil

Greek yogurt (you can use reduced fat

lemon

tbsp red wine vinegar

garlic cloves,

Kosher salt, generous pinch to taste

Black pepper, generous pinch to taste

oregano

tsp sweet paprika

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

cayenne pepper, optional

Pita bread

Homemade Tztaziki Sauce (Recipe Here)

Tomato,

cucumber, sliced

green pepper,

red onion, sliced into half moons

olives

Marinate chicken and prepare gyro fixings

In a larger mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients, mix well. Add the chicken tenders and mix to make sure chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or refrigerate overnight.) Meanwhile, make Tztaziki sauce according to this recipe, and prepare the pita and other gyro fixings.

Cook chicken

Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Add chicken tenders to the pan (make sure to shake off any excess marinade before adding chicken to the pan.) Cook on one side undisturbed for 5 minutes until browned. Using a pair of tongs, turn chicken over and cook on other side for another 5 minutes or until chicken is done. (See notes for outdoor grilling)

Assemble the chicken gyros

Warm up some pita. Spread Tztaziki sauce on top, then add chicken (about 2 to 3 tenders) and top with tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion and olives as you like. Wrap the pita up and enjoy!

Definitely a 5 star recipe! I love love love the marinade and honestly just everything about this recipe. 
(you should FOR SURE make the homemade tzatziki sauce because oh my goodness I am so happy I did, I made it with non-fat yogurt and it was awesome!)

My husband and I spent our honey moon in Greece this past September. We loved the gyro and we have been craving them ever since. I came across this recipe and thought I would give it a try. Wow it was so delicious!! We will make this again that's for sure. We both agreed that it reminded us of the ones in Greece.

Made this with chicken breast cut into cubes and served with home made pitta, fom this site, mediterranean salad, homemade chips and tadziki. Everyone enjoyed it. Lovely flavours. Next time i will also serve home made hummus. Thankyou, great recipe.

It was good, my boyfriend enjoyed it :)

Thank you for sharing!

Super tasty. Exactly what I was looking for.

Yup, thats the recipe for the greek gyro chicken. Spot on.

This is yet another Suzy favorite of mine. It has become an almost weekly event in my household. I love love love this recipe!

This is an absolutely incredible recipe!!! I was planning on Gyros for our Sunday dinner this week and after finding this recipe, I decided to do a trial run on my husband today.  A man who typically prefers red meats to chicken, he LOVED this so much, he has requested it again on Sunday with extra for next week!
Thank you so much for sharing.

You are amaizing &amp; simple. It inspiyers very much to cooking . I appriciate , thank you

Wow this is a fantastic recipe, the chicken came out great (marinaded it over night). The gyros tasted just like our favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Thanks.

Just made this and it’s wonderful! So tasty! I haven’t used yogurt as a marinade before so I’m so excited to now have this recipe! I love the “crust” it creates on the chicken while having the inside stay juicy and tender. I just wish I had a better quality pita bread and some of your suggested veggies on this first try. Next time! Thank you so much!!

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INGREDIENTS:
For the chicken
🔹 1.5 lb Chicken tenders
🔹 Extra virgin olive oil for the pan 

For the Chicken Gyro Marinade
🔹 1 cup Greek yogurt (you can use reduced fat or fat free Greek yogurt if you like)
🔹 Juice of 1 large lemon
🔹 2 tbsp Greek extra virgin olive oil
🔹 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
🔹 3 garlic cloves, minced
🔹 Kosher salt, generous pinch to taste
🔹 Black pepper, generous pinch to taste
🔹 1 tbsp oregano
🔹 1 tsp sweet paprika 
🔹 1 tsp ground cumin
🔹 1 tsp ground coriander
🔹 pinch cayenne pepper, optional

Other Gyro Fixings 
🔹 Pita bread
🔹 Homemade Tztaziki Sauce
🔹 1 large Tomato, sliced
🔹 1 cucumber, sliced
🔹 1 green pepper, cored and sliced
🔹 1 small red onion, sliced into half moons
🔹 pitted kalamata olives

How to Make Greek Chicken Gyros | The Mediterranean Dish

Greek chicken is a Mediterranean feast loaded with savory&nbsp;flavor. Roasted chicken breast is cooked in one pan with zucchini, bell peppers, red potatoes and tomatoes, then topped with feta cheese and olives for a hearty and healthy meal.&nbsp;

Greek Chicken with Roasted Potatoes

olive oil (divided)

garlic

kosher salt (divided)

black pepper (divided)

paprika

chicken breast

baby red potatoes (quartered)

baby tomatoes

zucchini

red bell pepper

rosemary

kalamata olives (cut in half)

feta cheese (crumbled)

dill

Place oven rack in the center position. Preheat to 400ºF (204ºC).

In a small bowl whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, paprika, and oregano.

Add chicken and olive oil mixture to a resealable plastic bag, evenly coating the chicken with the oil. Allow chicken to marinate for 15 minutes while preparing the other ingredients.

In a medium-sized bowl mix together 1 tablespoon olive oil, potatoes, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon garlic, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.

In a 12-inch ovenproof skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the chicken. Saute for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.

Turn heat to medium and add the potato mixture, saute and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl combine zucchini, bell pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.

Remove pan from oven and use a spatula to carefully stir, scraping the bottom to release the potato mixture.

Add the zucchini mixture to the pan, rosemary, and then evenly place the chicken on top. Add lemon slices to the pan.

Roast until the chicken is cooked through and reaches the internal temperature of 160 to 165ºF (71 to 74ºC), about 15 to 20 minutes.

Sprinkle chicken with kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and dill. Serve hot.

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• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 pound baby red potatoes
• 1 cup baby tomatoes
• 2 cups zucchini
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
• 1 ounce feta cheese 
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill

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This Greek Chicken infuses the flavors of the Mediterranean in a simple 30-minute Greek chicken marinade made up of lemon, garlic, rosemary, and oregano. Once marinated, you can bake, grill, fry, or even air fry your chicken and enjoy hot or cold!

Easy Greek Chicken {30 Minute Marinade}

lbs chicken thighs

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

lemon (juice of)

tbsp rosemary (dried

salt

black pepper (to taste)

red pepper flakes

In a medium bowl, add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk with a fork.

Add chicken to the bowl, poking and tossing with a fork. This will allow marinade to penetrate the meat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 mins - 48 hours. The longer you marinate, the deeper the flavor.

To pan fry: Preheat large ceramic non-stick skillet on medium heat and swirl a bit of oil to coat. Add chicken, cover and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until the thickest part juices run clear when poked with a knife or fork. Discard marinade.

To grill: Preheat grill on medium-high (450-500 degrees F) and rub with oiled paper towel. Place chicken on the grill, close the lid and grill for 8-10 minutes turning once. Do not overcook. Discard marinade.

To bake: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rub bottom of large baking dish with oil and lay chicken breasts in a single layer. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes (thinner) to 35 minutes (2″+) or until 150 degrees F internal temperature. Discard marinade.

For all methods: Make sure you let chicken rest. Place cooked chicken into a baking dish and cover with tin foil, silicone lid or paper towel. Let rest for 5 minutes. This step helps juices settle back into the meat.

Made with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, this chicken marinade takes just minutes to whip together and calls for only a handful of fresh and healthy ingredients.

The Best Greek Chicken Marinade

olive oil

garlic (minced)

lemons (juiced)

lemon (zested)

thyme (chopped)

rosemary (chopped)

parsley (chopped)

tsp black pepper

chicken breasts ((approximately 4 pounds))

Prepare the marinade. Add all ingredients for the marinade (olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper) to a large shallow mixing bowl. Mix well to combine.

Marinate the chicken. Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and mix well to coat in the marinade. Allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to two hours.

Prepare the grill. Clean grill grates and lightly oil with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Set grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the chicken. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place directly on the grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cover the grill and allow chicken to cook for approximately 5 minutes before reducing heat to medium. Allow chicken to cook for an additional 2 minutes, then use tongs to flip each breast over. Grill for an additional 5-7 minutes (or longer), or until the thickest part of your chicken registers 160 degrees F. with a digital meat thermometer.

Allow chicken to rest. Remove chicken breasts from the grill and set aside to a clean plate. Tent with foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Recipe video above. Yogurt is a magical marinade! This chicken is golden on the outside, beautifully tenderised on the inside and infused with terrific garlic-oregano flavours. Serve this with a Greek Salad and flatbread - or see in post for a full Greek Feast menu! Marinade time: Overnight, min 3 hrs.

Greek Chicken

garlic (, minced (~ 2 tbsp))

tbsp white wine vinegar ((or red wine

/ 125 ml lemon juice

Greek yogurt ((I use Farmers Union))

Plain Greek yogurt

oregano leaves ((optional))

Mix Marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Add chicken and coat well. Marinade for 24 hours (3 hours minimum).

Preheat oven to 180C.350F.

Line a tray with foil (trust me), place rack on tray (optional).

Place chicken on rack (reserve marinade), skin side up. Bake 30 minutes,

Remove from oven. Brush with marinade - do not flip.

Return to oven for 20 minutes or until golden and a bit crispy. Give it a spray of olive oil just before it's done if you want an extra crispy, shiny coat.

Rest for a few minutes before serving. Juicy and tasty enough to serve plain but extra great with tzatziki or even some plain yogurt.

Smoky yogurt-marinated grilled chicken served over quinoa and Mediterranean-inspired tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives with tzatziki and Feta.

Chicken Tzatziki Bowl

boneless (skinless chicken thighs)

1% plain Greek yogurt

red wine vinegar

garlic (finely chopped)

turmeric

kosher salt (plus

red pepper flakes (optional)

black pepper

salt and black pepper

Persian cucumbers (thinly sliced)

145 g cherry tomatoes, halved

¼ red onion (thinly sliced)

quinoa

Skinny Tzatziki (from my blog)

authentic feta (the kind that comes in brine, crumbled)

Cut the chicken thighs into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces.

In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, turmeric, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Add the chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-low heat.

Thread the chicken pieces among 4 wooden or metal skewers, discarding the marinade in the bowl.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Grill the chicken, turning the skewers occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through in the center, about 15 minutes.

To make the chicken:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar and season with salt and pepper.

Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion and toss to combine.

To make the salad:

Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls, 1/2 cup each.

Top with the cucumber salad, followed by a spoonful of tzatziki, 1 tablespoon crumbled feta, and 3 olives.

Top with 1 chicken skewer and serve immediately.

To make the bowls:

Quick and easy marinade recipe for chicken with all your favorite Greek flavors!

Greek Chicken Marinade Recipe

lbs boneless skinless chicken breast

lemon juiced

tsp minced garlic

tsp kosher salt

tsp pepper

tsp basil

tsp dill

thyme

Salt and pepper (to taste)

In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings. Reserve ½ c. of marinade; set aside.

Toss chicken with mixture until thoroughly and evenly coated.

Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let chicken marinate at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 or preheat grill to medium high.

Prepare grill by lightly oiling the grates or oiling the grill pan over stop top. Set heat to medium high.

Grill the chicken, basting with reserved marinade and turning so each side browns and has grill marks. Grill for approximately 15-20 minutes or the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees F.

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Greek Chicken Marinade is a quick and easy marinade recipe that will give your chicken amazing flavor and make it so tender! The combination of classic Greek flavors like lemon, garlic, and oregano will have your taste buds bursting. This is perfect for an easy grilled dinner recipe on a busy weeknight.

Greek Chicken Marinade

Greek marinated chicken is the most tender and juicy chicken you&#39;ll ever taste!

Greek Marinated Chicken

Greek yogurt (plain)

lemons lemon

garlic (minced

coriander

onion powder

lbs. chicken breast

Whisk marinade ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Toss the chicken breasts in the marinade to coat. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes up to 24 hours. Remove the meat from the fridge about 30 minutes prior to cooking to let it come to room temperature.

Preheat oven to 400°F and heat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.

Sear the chicken breasts on one side for 5 minutes, turn them over and bake for 15 minutes or until done through. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

This Greek-inspired Marinade is perfect for giving any meal a little bit of Mediterranean flair! This easy marinade recipe bursts with flavor from tons of garlic, lemon &amp; oregano, &amp; its Greek yogurt base keeps whatever you're marinating completely tender &amp; juicy. It's absolutely perfect as a grilled Greek chicken marinade, or for making Greek-style lamb, pork, or veggies!

The BEST Greek Marinade (for Greek Chicken, Pork, Lamb &amp; more!)

meat

plain Greek yogurt

garlic,

lemons, zested & juiced

honey

kosher salt & ground black pepper,

Mix the Greek grilling marinade

Add the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, &amp; oregano to a bowl or jar. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt &amp; ground black pepper or crushed red pepper, as desired. Whisk or shake to combine. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Marinate

Pour the Greek grilling marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.

Grill

Made this marinade as is today for grilled chicken kebabs. I marinated the chicken for about 8- 9 hours. So tender and juicy!  Used cilantro for garnish.. delicious!

Tried this recipe out and was surprised I had all the ingredients. I put it in a charcoal pan on top of the stove with a tiny bit of olive oil, then finished cooking in the oven. The chicken was so moist with lots of wonderful flavor. I can't wait to try it again on my charcoal grill (outside)!

Soooooo good, this marinade is amazing. Would like to try on veggies, have only done chicken so far. The flavor is fantastic. Thanks for the recipe, will be a staple for meal prep.

This was a hit with the family tonight ! Super easy marinade and let the chicken breasts marinade overnight. Definitely a staple at my house now !

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