Lemon Garlic Chicken Marinade for Flavor-Packed, Juicy Meals
A zesty Mediterranean-inspired marinade with fresh herbs, citrus, and garlic to transform chicken into tender, flavorful bites. Perfect for grilling or baking with adaptable cooking times for boneless, bone-in, or mixed cuts.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp minced fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning)
2 tbsp minced thyme
2 tbsp minced rosemary
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lbs chicken thighs or breast (boneless or bone-in)
Instructions
Whisk marinade: In a bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and garlic until well blended.
Marinate chicken: Add chicken to a shallow dish, pour marinade over it, and flip to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
Cook choice:
Bake at 425°F for 15–40 minutes (time depends on cut: 15 min for boneless thighs, 18–22 min for breasts, 35–40 min for bone-in thighs).
Or Grill over medium heat, flipping halfway through (10–35 min depending on cut).
Rest chicken 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For dried herbs: Use 1 tbsp Italian seasoning in place of fresh oregano/thyme/rosemary.
Marinate up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
Seal tightly and refrigerate coated chicken to avoid cross-contamination.
Adjust cooking times for bone-in cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boneless thigh or breast (5 oz cooked)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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