This Mediterranean-inspired grilled chicken marinade is full of delicious citrus, herb and spice flavors. It's made with a few common Mediterranean spices (allspice, pepper, cumin, oregano) along with nutmeg, salt, lemon and olive oil. The flavors pair well with anything from hummus to rice and even French fries. Along with this cajun chicken breast marinade this one has become a staple in our house!
Ingredients and notes:
This marinade has no yogurt in it to let the pure citrus and spice flavors shine. If you're looking for a Mediterranean-flavored yogurt marinade, check out this ras el hanout marinade.
Photos of the recipe process:
- Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Stir in boneless, skinless chicken breast chunks.
- Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Full Recipe
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Marinade
This lemony Mediterranean grilled chicken marinade delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort.
Equipment:
Ingredients:
Method:
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, oregano, nutmeg, black pepper, allspice, and cumin.
- Stir in the chicken cubes, transfer to a resealable plastic bag and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Take the chicken out of the marinade.* Skewer the chicken cubes, then grill until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Recipe notes:
*Try to leave as much of the oil and spice coating on the chicken as possible for maximum flavor.
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