Lemon & Oregano Chicken

This recipe for Lemon & Oregano Chicken is a variation of a superb dish I found in Real Simple Magazine for Greek Chicken and Potatoes. That recipe, which roasts a whole chicken with potatoes, broccolini, and red onions on a single sheet pan is wonderful! But when it’s too hot to have the oven going for 45 minutes, the lemon garlic marinade works great for chicken breasts or thighs thrown on the grill. Amp up the lemony flavor by using the lemon zest in the marinade, add some heat with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or swap out the oregano for basil for a more peppery finish.

lemon & oregano chicken on plate with salad

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 3 Tb fresh oregano leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1.5 to 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the juice from the lemons, equal to ~1/3 cup, into a large bowl. Peel and smash garlic cloves and add to the bowl along with oregano and olive oil.
  2. Season chicken all over with 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper and put into a large Ziplock.
  3. Pour marinade over chicken, seal bag, and massage gently to coat the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour or more.
  4. Preheat grill to medium high heat, about 10 minutes.
  5. Grill chicken thighs over direct heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Flip chicken every 4 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Internal temperature must reach 160°.
  6. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

 

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Brienne Reverendo
Brienne was born and raised in NJ. After earning her bachelors degree in engineering at Cornell University, she moved to Houston where she began an 18 year career working for NASA. Brienne is proud of the work she did there for the International Space Station Program, managing life support systems, negotiating international partnerships, and helping researchers conduct experiments in the orbiting laboratory. Not everyone can say they’ve made space toilet bowls, or put mice on the space station, but she’s proud to have been a part of both! As inspiring as that workplace was, Brienne decided to leave NASA when her son was born, choosing to be a stay at home mom for her two kids. Motherhood has been an amazing adventure, and she has used her time with her kids to deep dive into Houston. Together they’ve made missions out of finding fountains, investigating parks, playgrounds, and splash pads all around town, and of course, seeking out the best ice cream. When she’s not shuttling her kids around, Brienne is usually cooking (or finding new recipes to cook!), feeding the sourdough, researching new parts of Houston to explore, or planning the next family vacation. She loves traveling, eating good food, and most of all, the sound of her kids laughing as they embark on a new experience.

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