Description
A delicious and easy recipe for low carb greek chicken that you’ll love making at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes.
- Preheat Equipment: Heat grill to medium-high heat or preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with foil if using oven method.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side until juices run clear, or bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare Vegetables: While chicken cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion thinly for fresh toppings.
- Assemble Bowls: Slice cooked chicken and arrange in serving bowls. Layer with prepared vegetables for colorful presentation.
- Final Touch: Crumble feta cheese over each bowl. Serve immediately while chicken is warm for best flavor experience.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and prevent dry spots from overcooking
- Reserve some marinade before adding raw chicken to drizzle over finished dish for extra flavor
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes after cooking to redistribute juices and ensure maximum tenderness
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F for food safety
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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