Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast
35 min.
4
231kcal

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Craving a taste of the Mediterranean that's both healthy and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this Greek Style Garlic Chicken Breast! This recipe brings the vibrant tastes of Greece to your table in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch.

What makes this chicken so special? First, it's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary needs. Second, the marinade – a simple yet powerful blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and warming spices – infuses the chicken with an incredible depth of flavor. Imagine tender, juicy chicken, infused with that classic Greek zest!

This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, requiring minimal prep time and just a few simple steps. The best part? You can marinate the chicken overnight for an even more intense flavor explosion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious and healthy Greek-inspired dish. Each serving packs a punch of protein (42.6% protein) with only 231 calories.

Fire up your grill and prepare to be transported to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with every bite!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons pepper black
  • cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • teaspoons garlic crushed
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • 0.3 teaspoon paprika 
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. Cut 3 slits in each chicken breast to allow marinade to penetrate. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika for about 30 seconds.
  2. Place chicken in a large bowl, and pour marinade over. Using your hands, work marinade into chicken. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Preheat grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  4. Cook chicken on grill until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Calories231kcal
Protein42.6%
Fat54.62%
Carbs2.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.25
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
12.295652208121%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:230.53kcal
11.53%
Fat:13.8g
21.23%
Saturated Fat:2.15g
13.43%
Carbohydrates:1.58g
0.53%
Net Carbohydrates:1.28g
0.47%
Sugar:0.23g
0.25%
Cholesterol:72.32mg
24.11%
Sodium:713.26mg
31.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:24.21g
48.43%
Vitamin B3:11.83mg
59.14%
Selenium:36.43µg
52.04%
Vitamin B6:0.87mg
43.71%
Phosphorus:241.9mg
24.19%
Vitamin B5:1.64mg
16.44%
Potassium:445.84mg
12.74%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.26%
Magnesium:31.8mg
7.95%
Vitamin K:8.11µg
7.73%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.14%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.01%
Vitamin C:4.73mg
5.73%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.23%
Zinc:0.69mg
4.63%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.77%
Iron:0.62mg
3.46%
Vitamin A:120.68IU
2.41%
Copper:0.05mg
2.39%
Folate:6.27µg
1.57%
Calcium:12.99mg
1.3%
Fiber:0.3g
1.21%
Source:Allrecipes