Baked Greek Chicken Breast with Souvlaki Marinade

Baked Greek Chicken Breast with Souvlaki Marinade

from aheadofthyme.com
95 min
2 servings

Juicy, tender, and moist, baked chicken breast with the best Greek souvlaki marinade is the most flavorful and delicious chicken dinner in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • lemon juice from half a lemon
  • 2 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint (or dill)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Place chicken breasts a large shallow bowl and pour the marinade over top. Toss chicken in the marinade to ensure that they are fully coated.

  3. 3

    Cover the bowl with plastic cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to allow the chicken to marinate.

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 450 F. Place chicken on a quarter sheet baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink inside and the internal temperature reaches 165 F in the thickest part of the chicken breast (as read on a meat thermometer).

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm with a side of Greek salad, pita bread, rice pilaf, and Greek lemon roasted potatoes. And don't forget the tzatziki sauce.