Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Marinade
This lemony Mediterranean grilled chicken marinade delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort.
Servings: 2
Calories (Estimated): 259kcal
Equipment:
- measuring spoons
- citrus juicer
- glass bowl
- whisk
- knife and cutting board
- rubber spatula or spoon
- releasable plastic bag
- metal skewers
- grill or grill pan
- digital meat thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
- 2 tablespoons mild olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ⅜ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
For the chicken:
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
Instructions:
- 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.
