Description
Mediterranean chicken recipes are a delightful fusion of flavors that bring a taste of the sun-soaked shores right to your dinner table. This dish features succulent, marinated chicken breasts infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs. Ideal for gatherings or busy weeknights, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, oregano, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F), or bake for about 25 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with additional marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg