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Greek Marinated Chicken

Delicious Greek recipe!

Ingredients

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  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 heaping tbsp. greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well.
  2. Pour into a large ziploc bag and add the chicken. Seal and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Serve with tomatoes, sliced red onion, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce in a pita or flour tortilla.

Notes

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 16 oz. plain yogurt (not nonfat, if possible)
  • 1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, smashed or diced
  • 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • Shred the cucumber. Wrap in paper towels and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.