Grilled Mediterranean Chicken
This Grilled Mediterranean Chicken is a perfectly juicy, super flavorful chicken recipe that is easy to throw together on a weeknight. Inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, with sweet and fruity paprika, tangy and smooth yogurt, bold and peppery oregano, fresh parsley, lemon, and lots of garlic, this chicken dish has been on repeat lately in my house. I like to serve it with fluffy pita, a fresh Israeli salad, and creamy hummus.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves peeled, grated or finely minced
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup Italian parsley roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and dried oregano. Reserve ¼ to ½ cup of the marinade for brushing on later. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce, turning to coat all over. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let marinate for 3 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat your grill to medium (around 375 degrees F) for around 10 minutes. Place the chicken breasts on the pan, shaking off excess sauce into the bowl before placing, and grill with the lid on for 6 to 9 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it’s warmed through and the color darkens.
- Remove the breasts from the grill and place them in a clean bowl and place a plate over the top. Let it rest for 10 minutes then brush on the reserved marinade before slicing and serving. I like to serve my chicken with fluffy pita, a fresh Israeli salad, and creamy hummus.
Notes
Tips and Tricks:
- You can also bake this in an oven preheated to 375 degrees F if you don’t have a grill, though you will not get those beautiful char marks.
- You can make these into skewers if you prefer!
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 2795mg | Potassium: 1156mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3880IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 8mg
