15-Minute Greek Chicken Marinade
Tangy Mediterranean marinade combining olive oil, cider vinegar, fresh garlic, and dried oregano. Features Dijon mustard and a touch of honey for depth. Ideal for marinating chicken 6 hours before grilling or roasting. Quick to prepare and delivers authentic Greek flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup vegetable oil(optional)
- ½ cup olive oil(optional)
- ¼ cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder(optional)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard(optional)
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder(optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepperblack pepper1 1/2 tsp:1 tsppantry_substitute
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- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper(optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons honey(optional)
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup(optional)
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk olive oil, cider vinegar, water, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard, seasoning salt, lemon pepper, and honey together in a medium bowl until well blended
- 2
Pour marinade over chicken and refrigerate for 6 hours
Tips
Do not exceed 6 hours marinating time to prevent over-acidification
Honey and maple syrup are not interchangeable with sugar; they provide necessary sweetness balance and flavor complexity
Good to Know
Refrigerate marinade up to 2 days in advance; use within 6 hours of adding chicken
Prepare marinade up to 2 days ahead and store covered in refrigerator before adding chicken
Use to marinate chicken before grilling, baking, or pan-searing
Common Mistakes
Marinate longer than 6 hours to avoid over-marinating which can make chicken mushy
Substitute sugar for honey or maple syrup to avoid losing the balanced sweetness and flavor depth the recipe requires