Mediterranean-Style Marinated Chicken

• Ingredients
• • • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken (breasts or thighs)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • • Marinade
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1/2 tbsp fresh)
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1/2 tbsp fresh)
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1/2 tbsp fresh)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

• chicken
• mediterranean

This juicy, flavourful, super easy Mediterranean-Style Marinated Chicken is a go-to in our family. Serve it in sandwiches, in a salad or over couscous. Lots of possibilities with this recipe.

1. MARINATE CHICKEN: Place all marinade ingredients in a plastic ziploc bag or other container. Mix well to combine. Add chicken pieces. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for several hours or overnight. If you’re short on time, marinate it for 30 minutes on the counter.
2. GRILL OR BROIL CHICKEN: Sprinkle chicken with salt. TO GRILL: Heat grill to medium high. Place chicken on grill. Grill 4-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness of the chicken. TO BROIL: Place chicken on pan lined with foil. Broil 6 inches from the broiler at the top of the oven for about 4-6 minutes per side until chicken is cooked through. An instant thermometer should read 160F. Cover loosely and let rest for 7-10 minutes before serving.
3. SERVE: Serve with lemon couscous or rice if desired. I pour the juices, accumulated on the plate while the chicken is resting, over the couscous for added flavour. Or cut up the chicken and serve in a pita as a sandwich with your favourite toppings.

Variations

• cut the raw chicken into bite size pieces and thread onto skewers;
• after cooking and resting the chicken (or even chilling), cut into smaller pieces to be used in a pita sandwich or in a salad;
• use the marinade for bone-in chicken pieces and grill  – or bake at 400F for 35-45 minutes or until chicken registers 160F with an instant read thermometer.

Substitution

I often use 1/4 cup light mayonnaise instead of the olive oil, and skip the marinating altogether.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with lemon wedges if you like.

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