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Mediterranean Chicken Marinade Recipes (4 Ways)

Find four different Mediterranean-inspired chicken marinades to infuse your protein with vibrant, delicious flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinade Time1 day
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Main Course, meal prep
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chicken marinades, honey garlic chicken marinade, mediterranean chicken marinade
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

Tzatziki Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Persian cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoons grated pickles
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill
  • 2 Tablespoons pickle juice
  • 2 cloves grated garlic

Honey Harissa Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup harissa paste we used Mina
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 cloves grated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Hummus Marinated Chicken:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup prepared hummus
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves grated garlic

Tahini Yogurt Marinated Chicken:

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 3 Tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cloves grated garlic
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Instructions

Tzatziki Chicken Marinade:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl.
    2 pounds chicken breasts, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 3 Tablespoons sour cream, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup grated Persian cucumber, 2 Tablespoons grated pickles, 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, 2 Tablespoons pickle juice, 2 cloves grated garlic
    Chicken marinading in tzatziki sauce.
  • Marinate for 24 hours.

Honey Harissa Chicken Marinade:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl.
    2 chicken breasts, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1/4 cup harissa paste, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3 cloves grated garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt
    Chicken marinading in honey harissa sauce.
  • Marinate for 24 hours.

Hummus Marinated Chicken:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl.
    2 pounds chicken breasts, 1/2 cup prepared hummus, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves grated garlic
    Hummus marinade in a bowl.
  • Marinate for 24 hours.

Tahini Yogurt Marinated Chicken:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl.
    2 pounds chicken breasts, 3 Tablespoons tahini paste, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3 cloves grated garlic
    Raw chicken in tahini yogurt marinade.
  • Marinate for 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 729mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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