Greek Chicken on the Grill Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken on the Grill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts or 4 bone-in chicken breasts; 1 garlic clove, mashed; ½ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon marjoram; 1 small onion, chopped; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; 2 whole lemons, sliced (do not remove rind)

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts or 4 bone-in chicken breasts
1 garlic clove, mashed
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
2 whole lemons, sliced (do not remove rind)

1
Combine marinade ingredients and pour over chicken in ziplock bag or non-metal pan.
2
Cover pan with plastic wrap.
3
Lay whole lemon slices on top of chicken.
4
Marinate overnight in refrigerator, if possible.
5
Otherwise 3 hours or more.
6
If possible, turn every so often to marinate on both sides.
7
Remove chicken from marinade, reserving whole lemon slices.
8
Grill checken on grates oiled with cooking oil spray over medium-hot coals, or on gas grill set on medium to medium-high.
9
Grill approximately 20-30 minutes for bonless, slightly longer for bone-in chicken breasts, turning occasionally.
10
Check for doneness with meat thermometer or if juices run clean when pierced.
11
Place chicken on serving platter, tenting with foil.
12
Plase lemon slices on grill and grill until light brown.
13
Place grilled lemon slices around chicken pieces on platter and serve with rice or Greek potato wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless chicken breasts or 4 bone-in chicken breasts, 1 garlic clove, mashed, ½ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken on the Grill falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Chicken on the Grill

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