Chicken Marinade
Yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, paprika and olive oil whisked into a marinade that keeps chicken moist on the grill. Four servings in 5 minutes.
Build the Meal Around Chicken Marinade
- Chicken breasts
- Chicken thighs
- Flatbreads
- Rice
How to Cook Chicken Marinade
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Stir the yoghurt, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper together until even.
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Slip the chicken into a bag or bowl with the marinade, massage it in and refrigerate until you cook.
Worth Knowing Before You Cook
Slash thick pieces.
Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Wipe off thick pools before cooking.
Cook until no pink remains.
Swaps and Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
- Fresh herbs work in place of the dried oregano at roughly three times the quantity — a teaspoon of dried is about a tablespoon of fresh, chopped.
Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days before the chicken goes in.
Chicken Marinade: Your Questions Answered
How long does Chicken Marinade take to make?
About 5 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Chicken Marinade?
Slash thick pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. Wipe off thick pools before cooking. Cook until no pink remains.
What should I serve with Chicken Marinade?
Chicken breasts; Chicken thighs; Flatbreads; Rice.
How should Chicken Marinade be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days before the chicken goes in.
Is Chicken Marinade suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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