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August 4, 2016 By Sara 13 Comments

Greek Lemon Chicken

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This recipe for Greek lemon chicken is marinated chicken that’s been grilled to perfection and topped with a bright and delicious tomato and olive relish. The perfect dish for entertaining!

I’m always creating new grilled chicken recipes because we grill chicken all summer long! This Greek chicken is one of my all time favorites, it’s easy, quick to make and totally delicious.

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Greek lemon chicken breasts topped with tomato and olive relish.

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This Greek lemon chicken has got to be my new favorite meal for company. The chicken is packed with lemon and herb flavor, and the 5 minute tomato relish just adds so much extra flavor. Best of all, it’s ridiculously easy to make; add a few simple sides and you’ve got a Greek feast fit for any occasion!

How do you make Greek lemon chicken?

The first step for this recipe is to marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice and herbs. I use thin cut chicken breasts because they cook quickly. While the chicken is cooking, I whip up a super simple olive and tomato topping. Combine the two and you’ve got grilled Greek chicken with tons of flavor!

No meal is complete without some amazing side dishes. I got an assortment of olives, roasted peppers, pita bread, chickpeas, olive oil, couscous and a few other ingredients to transform my Greek lemon chicken into a full meal that was fit for company.

Ingredients to make Greek chicken.

Don’t have a grill? No worries! You can cook the chicken indoors on a grill pan, or simply saute it in a skillet. You can also use chicken tenders instead of chicken breasts if you prefer.

A plate of grilled Greek lemon chicken topped with tomatoes and olives.

I added some store bought staples to round out the meal like hummus, pita bread and olives that I marinated with roasted peppers and olive oil. I also put together a quick couscous dish with chickpeas, vegetables, and more lemon and olive oil flavors. The meal was a huge hit – we had a fun and relaxing meal at home with our friends. I wasn’t at all stressed and didn’t spend the entire day at the grocery store thanks to the convenience of Google Express.

Grilled chicken, olives, couscous, hummus and pita bread.

Greek chicken is easy enough for a busy weeknight, especially if you take some shortcuts and buy some sides like I did. Another great option would be to pair this chicken with a cucumber and tomato salad or a rice pilaf.

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More grilled chicken dishes you’ll enjoy

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This recipe for Greek lemon chicken is marinated chicken that's been grilled to perfection and topped with a bright and delicious tomato and olive relish. The perfect dish for entertaining! #MyNewSaturday #GoogleExpress #ad
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Greek Lemon Chicken

This recipe for Greek lemon chicken is marinated chicken that's been grilled to perfection and topped with a bright and delicious tomato and olive relish. The perfect dish for entertaining!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Keyword greek lemon chicken, lemon chicken, tomato relish
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 351kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 11/4 pounds thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • the zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

For the tomato relish

  • 1 cup seeded and diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: lemon wedges, parsley sprigs

Instructions

  • For the chicken:
  • In a large resealable bag combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Seal the bag and shake to mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Add the chicken to the bag and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Cook time will vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
  • For the tomato relish:
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. This can be made up to 4 hours in advance.
  • To serve:
  • Place the chicken on a platter and spoon the tomato relish over the top. Serve with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs for garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g

Filed Under: Dinner, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Grilling Tagged With: Chicken, Greek Food, Lemon

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Comments

  1. Sue K says

    March 21, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    we liked it.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 21, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

      Reply
  2. Danielle says

    March 16, 2019 at 7:38 pm

    What did you do to marinate your olives as shown on the side of the chicken? They look yummy!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      March 16, 2019 at 9:09 pm

      They’re mixed with olive oil, diced roasted red peppers and parsley!

      Reply
  3. June says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:47 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe and the dinner menu, I am going to be making everything and thanks for giving Kim the ingredients for the couscous dish. Really nice

    Reply
  4. Sam says

    August 7, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Great looking chicken and I’m interested in the Goggle delivery!

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    August 7, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was awesome! Served it with warm pita bread!

    Reply
  6. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    August 6, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I love the colors in this dish – so vibrant and beautiful! This sounds like a great service and a terrific meal. Makes me want to have company so I can make this!

    Reply
  7. Bea says

    August 5, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Beautiful dish and I like that Google service idea!

    Reply
  8. Kin says

    August 5, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    Is that a Tobouli side dish? So you have a recipe for that?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 5, 2016 at 10:35 pm

      Hi, it’s just a box of cooked couscous with chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil and parsley. Here’s a more formal tabbouleh recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/tabbouleh-recipe.html

      Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Wow! What a great service and a great dish!

    Reply
  10. cheri says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
    How interesting Sara, did not realize there was a program like this available. Love your Greek lemon chicken, there is nothing like the taste of sweet summer tomatoes.

    Reply

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