Greek Chicken Seasoning/Marinade (AIP + Paleo)

Ah, I love the versatility of this recipe. I have a little jar of this seasoning in my spice cupboard, but I also turn this into a marinade by adding lemon juice and olive oil. Occasionally, I will buy a large tray of chicken breasts, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and mix in a large bowl with the correct amount of seasoning. Then, I divide the chicken into 1lb portions in freezer bags and add the olive oil and lemon juice before tossing them in the freezer (I make sure to flatten the baggies as much as possible so they stack nicely in my freezer and they thaw more quickly). When I’m in a pinch for dinner, I just grab a baggie of Greek Marinated Chicken, let it thaw, sauté, and toss it on a salad or spaghetti squash. It’s so flavorful and easy!

Seasoning

If marinating:

Directions:

1. Combine all seasoning mix ingredients (you can stop after this step if you only want the seasoning mix for in your spice cupboard).
2. If marinating, combine cubed* chicken with seasoning mix in a bowl. Put seasoned chicken in a marinade bag (like Ziplock). Add olive oil and lemon juice.
3. Marinate the chicken for 2-12 hours or flatten the baggie and toss it in the freezer to enjoy an easy Greek Chicken dinner another night. Make sure to thaw the chicken completely before moving on to the next step.
4. To cook, do one of the following:
   • Sauté the chicken until it is golden brown.
   • Bake in a preheated 425°F oven for 20 minutes (or until internal temperature is 165°F).
   • Grill in a grill basket on a med-high preheated grill for 6-8 minutes (or until internal temperature is 165°F).

Recipe Notes:

• Cubing the chicken is optional, but I find it is a quicker thaw and works well for my preferred method of cooking (sautéing).