15-Minute Greek Chicken Marinade
- Prep
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 servings
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- Greek
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.
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Method
2 steps- 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