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A Greek-inspired grilling marinade perfect for whenever you’re grilling up a recipe or meal with a little bit of Mediterranean flare. This Greek-ish grilling marinade has a Greek yogurt base, which keeps whatever you’re grilling completely tender & juicy, & tons of garlic, lemon & oregano to add tons of Mediterranean flavor to every single bite. Perfect for grilled chicken, grilled lamb, or grilled veggies! #marinaderecipe #easymarinade #greekmarinade #greekchickenmarinade #grillingrecipes

5-Minute Greek Marinade (for Chicken, Pork, Lamb & More!)

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  • Author: Jess Larson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauces & Condiments, Marinde
  • Method: No-Cook, Grill
  • Cuisine: Greek

Description

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 & oregano, & its Greek yogurt base keeps whatever you’re marinating completely tender & juicy. It’s absolutely perfect as a grilled Greek chicken marinade, or for making Greek-style lamb, pork, or veggies!

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds meat or veggies of choice
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 lemons, zested & juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • kosher salt & ground black pepper, to season

Greek marinade ingredients arranged on a light blue surface: greek yogurt, garlic, lemon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dried oregano, salt, & pepper.

Instructions

  1. Mix the Greek grilling marinade: Add the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, & oregano to a bowl or jar. Season with 2 teaspoons kosher salt & 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.Greek marinade shown in a small ball jar, sitting atop a light blue surface with lemon wedges & dried herbs on the surface in the foreground & in the background.
  2. Marinate: Pour the Greek grilling marinade over your meat or veggies of choice. Marinate for at least 6 hours or up to overnight.Chicken thighs in a large glass mixing bowl, marinating in Greek marinade. The bowl sits atop a light blue surface. Fresh lemon zest has been sprinkled on top.
  3. Grill as desired. Enjoy!Grilled Greek chicken thighs shown on a white speckled plate atop a light blue surface. The chicken is garnished with fresh chopped herbs, lemon slices, & lemon wedges.

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Notes

  • Tip ⇢ Greek marinade doubles as a really great salad dressing: Reserve some of your Greek marinade for drizzling over a Greek salad filled with cucumbers, bell peppers, feta & kalamata olives. You won’t regret it!
  • Suggested marinade time: Marinating time will vary based on the type of protein you’d like to use. Having tested this Greek Marinade recipe with a variety of different proteins & a variety of different marinating times, here’s what I suggest:
    • Seafood – At least 20 minutes & no more than 1 hour.
    • Chicken & pork – At least 6 hours & up to 3 days.
    • Beef & lamb – At least 12 hours & up to 3 days.
    • Veggies – At least 20 minutes or up to 5 days.
  • 10-Minute Meal Prep: If you’d like to marinate something beyond the suggested marinade times above but would like to do some meal prep, I suggest prepping the marinade in advance. Store it in a jar or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days – the flavors meld together even more as the marinade sits. When you’re ready to start marinating (refer to the suggested marinating times above), simply give it the marinade a shake & pour it over whatever meat or veggies you’re using it on – easy!

Find it online: https://playswellwithbutter.com/greek-marinade/