Greek Isle Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Greek Isle Chicken
35 min.
4
334kcal

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Embark on a culinary journey to the enchanting Greek Isles with this delectable and easy-to-make Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Greek Isle Chicken recipe. Perfect for a quick lunch or a sumptuous dinner, this main dish is bursting with the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a hearty meal for four people, each packed with 334 calories on average.

The star of this dish is the succulent chicken breast, seasoned to perfection with a homemade blend of Greek seasoning. The chicken is first seared to achieve a golden crust, locking in its natural juices and flavors. Meanwhile, a colorful medley of grape tomatoes, Sicilian green olives, and thinly sliced lemon is tossed in olive oil, creating a mouth-watering base that's both zesty and savory.

As the dish bakes in the oven, the tomatoes burst, the olives release their briny essence, and the lemon slices infuse the entire dish with a refreshing tang. Fresh oregano, both as a garnish and in its chopped form, adds an authentic touch, transporting you straight to the sun-kissed shores of Greece.

This Greek Isle Chicken is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a nutritious option, with a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs. Whether you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, grab your apron and get ready to savor the flavors of the Greek Isles from the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove minced
  • pint grape tomatoes 
  •  optional: lemon halved
  • tablespoon olive oil divided
  • ounce olive green pitted drained
  • servings oregano fresh
  • teaspoon oregano fresh chopped
  • teaspoons penzey's southwest seasoning salt-free (such as Cavender's)
  • 24 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. . Squeeze 1 lemon half, and reserve juice. Thinly slice other lemon half crosswise, and quarter each slice.
  3. Combine quartered lemon slices, tomatoes, and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; add 2 teaspoons olive oil, and toss to combine.
  4. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with Greek seasoning.
  5. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add chicken, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  7. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
  8. Add reserved lemon juice to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  9. Add tomato mixture to pan, stirring gently.
  10. Place chicken on top of tomato mixture, and place pan in oven.
  11. Bake at 400 for 20 to 22 minutes or until chicken is done.
  12. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein44.93%
Fat39.4%
Carbs15.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.13
Glycemic Load
1.81
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.70304322761%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.95mg
Luteolin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
1.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:333.79kcal
16.69%
Fat:15.01g
23.09%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.34%
Carbohydrates:13.43g
4.48%
Net Carbohydrates:7.1g
2.58%
Sugar:4.29g
4.76%
Cholesterol:108.86mg
36.29%
Sodium:868.95mg
37.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.51g
77.03%
Vitamin B3:18.88mg
94.38%
Selenium:55.32µg
79.03%
Vitamin B6:1.48mg
73.99%
Vitamin K:52.37µg
49.88%
Phosphorus:402.28mg
40.23%
Vitamin C:32.94mg
39.93%
Potassium:1048.88mg
29.97%
Vitamin E:4.3mg
28.67%
Vitamin B5:2.65mg
26.54%
Vitamin A:1318.9IU
26.38%
Fiber:6.33g
25.31%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.09%
Iron:3.72mg
20.65%
Magnesium:81.62mg
20.41%
Calcium:153.53mg
15.35%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.87%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.35%
Folate:44.05µg
11.01%
Copper:0.22mg
10.98%
Zinc:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.67%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes