By Veronique Eichler
Mediterranean Garlic Chicken Recipe Video
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:28:51 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
26
Low
Glycemic Load
3
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories309.1 kcal (15%)
Total Fat24 g (34%)
Carbs10.2 g (4%)
Sugars4.2 g (5%)
Protein14.6 g (29%)
Sodium250.7 mg (13%)
Fiber2.1 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
boneless skinless chicken breasts
medium
3peppers
one yellow, one orange, one red
1onion
large
dried marjoram
feta cheese
fresh parsley
⅓ cuppitted Kalamata olives
drained
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1 tablespoonlemon juice
marinade
2lemons juiced
3 tablespoonsolive oil
3garlic cloves
minced
1 teaspoondried marjoram
⅛ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Step 1
1. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 Tbsp. olive oil,1 tsp. marjoram,1/8 tsp. crushed red
Step 2
pepper and minced garlic in a bowl. Whisk for one minute.
Step 3
2. Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness between two sheets of wax paper.
Step 4
3. Place chicken breasts in a plastic bag or sealable container and pour the
Step 5
marinade over the chicken. Let chicken marinate for at least 6 hours in the
Step 6
refrigerator. Never marinate on the counter.
Step 7
4. Wash and slice the peppers and onions into half inch strips. Keep separate from
Step 8
raw chicken.
Step 9
5. Add olive oil to a large sauté pan. Pour in cut onions and peppers.
Step 10
6. Sprinkle with V tsp. marjoram. Sauté on medium heat until onions caramelize
Step 11
and peppers brown slightly, stirring often. Set aside.
Step 12
7. Add olive oil to sauté pan. Brown marinated chicken.
Step 13
8. Spread onion and pepper mixture onto a large, lightly greased roasting pan. Top
Step 14
mixture with 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, drained.
Step 15
9. Place each chicken breast on top of pepper & onion mixture in the roasting pan,
Step 16
leaving space between each breast.
Step 17
10. Drizzle contents ofthe entire pan with 1 Tbsp.olive oil and 1 Tbsp.fresh lemon juice.
Step 18
11. Place pan into a preheated, 400°F oven covered tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 19
12. Use a food thermometer to make sure chicken is 165°F.
Step 20
13. Remove and sprinkle with feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Step 21
Serve over whole wheat pasta,brown rice or whole wheat couscous.
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