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Mason jar of Greek marinade with parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil on a cutting board
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4.84 / 6 votes

Greek Marinade

This Greek marinade made with lemon, herbs, and garlic comes together quickly but it imparts a ton of flavor and still maintains that healthy Mediterranean vibe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 5 servings (makes about 1 1/4 cups)
Calories: 201

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, (from 3 to 4 lemons)
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon each chopped oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
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Instructions

  • Stir together the lemon juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil in a bowl. Whisk in the oil. Use the Greek marinade right away or cover and refrigerate the marinade for up to 1 day before using.
  • To use the Greek marinade, marinate whole pieces of chicken or pork chops for at least 24 and up to 48 hours. To marinate chunks of chicken or pork, as for skewers, marinate 6 to 12 hours. To marinate fish fillets or steaks, marinate 1 to 3 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g