RECIPE

Greek Marinade

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With lots of ouzo, fennel and dill, this marinade packs great anise flavor. Melissa Rubel Jacobson says to leave it on for 30 minutes for a mild taste or up to 4 hours for more intensity.

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Ingredients

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    1. 1/2 cup chopped dill
    2. 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    3. 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    4. 3 garlic cloves, crushed
    5. Six 1-inch strips of lemon zest
    6. Juice of 1 lemon
    7. 2 tablespoons ouzo
    8. 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
    9. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together. Place the chicken in a large, resealable bag and add the marinade. Seal the bag and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  2. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan and brush liberally with vegetable oil. Scrape any marinade off the chicken, season it generously with salt and pepper and grill.

Serve With

Cucumber and herb salad.