Best 7 Greek Style Broiled Chicken Breasts Recipes

Discover the tantalizing flavors of Greece with our delectable recipe for broiled chicken breasts. This dish is a symphony of Mediterranean spices and herbs, creating a succulent and savory experience that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Aegean Sea. Tender chicken breasts are generously seasoned and then broiled to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a juicy, flavorful interior. Whether you serve it as a main course or as part of a Greek-inspired mezze platter, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its authenticity and deliciousness. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey to Greece and indulge in the exceptional flavors of our broiled chicken breasts.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GREEK STYLE GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST

Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast image

This recipe was passed down through my family for years. If you're looking for a great tasting, tender chicken breast, this is what you're looking for - Greek style.

Provided by Michael

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time P1DT35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
⅓ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 57.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 659.5 mg

GREEK CHICKEN

Greek Chicken image

A very good light summer dish. I serve it with sliced tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic bread.

Provided by Karen

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 lemons, juiced
1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

In a glass dish, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Place the chicken pieces in the mixture, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard the marinade. Cook chicken pieces up to 15 minutes per side, until juices run clear. Smaller pieces will not take as long.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 94.6 mg

GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Greek Grilled Chicken Breasts image

I found this recipe on Redbook's website. It's so simple but sounds really good so I'm posting it here so I don't forget about it.

Provided by Tinat51796

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, crushed in garlic press
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (1 1/2 lb) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Steps:

Combine lemon juice, olive oil, parsley, garlic, and oregano in large plastic food storage bag.
Pierce chicken with fork several times and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add to bag and coat with dressing, marinate 20 minutes.
Remove chicken from bag.
Grill or broil 6 minutes per side.
Or, cook in a grill pan over medium-high heat, 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 840.2, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 435.8, Sodium 791.9, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 144.8

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts image

Wonderful blend of flavors and super simple! Makes for a nice twist on boring chicken. Can also cook in skillet or paninin press.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h12m

Yield 2 breasts, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (or can use fresh chopped garlic)
2 teaspoons olive oil
feta cheese
tzatziki, sauce (I use Greek Tzatziki)
pitted kalamata olive

Steps:

Combine lemon juice, oregano, garlic salt in shallow dish. Whisk to combine. While wisking stir in olive oil.
Add chicken turning once. Marinate 30-60 minutes turning half-way.
Grill to your liking; discard marinade.
Top chicken with feta cheese, tzatziki sauce (gyro sauce), and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 137.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 25.3

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA

Grilled Greek Chicken Breasts with Whipped Feta image

I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
1 drizzle olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN

Grilled Greek Chicken image

The secret to this simple grilled chicken is a very powerful marinade and 'roasting' it slowly over semi-indirect heat on the grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek

Time 4h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic (or more to taste), crushed or very finely minced
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
6 chicken leg quarters
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Whisk garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a large bowl.
Make 2 slashes on the skin side down to the bone in the thigh section and 1 in the leg section of each leg quarter. This will help infuse pieces with marinade and allow faster cooking on the grill. Season both sides of chicken generously with kosher salt. Transfer to bowl with marinade and thoroughly coat all sides. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 4 to 12 hours.
Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined sheet pan to drain slightly.
Place leg quarters on grill skin side down over semi-direct heat (avoid intense direct heat so chicken cooks evenly and skin doesn't burn). Cook 6 or 7 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 to 7 minutes. Continue cooking and turning until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 8 to 10 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 139.8 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 133.7 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

WANNA BE GREEK GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Wanna Be Greek Grilled Chicken Breasts image

Super easy, flavourful and tender, with a souvlaki-ish taste. This is best done on the grill, but I've also baked this in the oven on a rack in the winter. Or use a Foreman grill if you have one. Serve with a greek salad and lemon roasted potatoes. From the "Friends of Hope" Cookbook...fundraiser for breast cancer care.

Provided by Cookin-jo

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons liquid honey
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Add a small amount of buttermilk to the honey and whisk until smooth, then add the remaining marinade ingredients. Whisk to combine.
Place chicken breasts in a zipper bag, pour marinade over and seal, turning to coat.
Refrigerate 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. A longer marinating time will yield a more tender and flavourful result.
Grill on medium setting until no longer pink.
Note: You don't need a pool of marinade around the chicken but if it seems scant add bit more buttermilk.
If you like a fuller lemon flavour use the juice of a whole lemon. I've also left out the lemon totally when I didn't have one, still a great taste.
Cooking time is approximate, it depends on which method you use. You could also cut up the chicken and skewer -- reduce marinade and cook times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.8, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 492.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 27.3

Tips:

Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or grill pan. This will help to create a nice sear on the chicken and prevent it from sticking.
Pat the chicken breasts dry before cooking. This will help them to brown more evenly.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Greek-style broiled chicken breasts are a healthy and flavorful dish that is easy to make. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.