Mediterranean Chicken
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean chicken recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.125 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings (Optional)
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- If grilling, grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center. If baking, place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken topped with halved cherry tomatoes, olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
This chicken is delicious served with a side salad, rice, or quinoa.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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