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Greek Chicken
  • 10 MINUTES COOK TIME
  • 50 MINUTES TOTAL TIME
PHOTO BY LAURA HEINEMAN

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mise en place

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Peel and mince the garlic. Mince the oregano. Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice.
  • Slice the chicken.
  • Measure out all the ingredients.

Prepare

  • Mix the garlic, oregano, lemon juice and oil together.
  • Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch strips
  • Toss the chicken in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or no more than 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a foil lined cookie sheet. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.
  • Use hot, room temperature or cold.

Serve

Recipe in Action

  • 6 Servings
  • Difficulty: Easy
Click here for Nutrition Facts Nutrition Tip

Baking chicken instead of frying is a great cooking method to reduce the amount of fat consumed. Using and acid and a base like lemon and spices can add flavor without increasing sodium intake.

Cultural Facts

Oregano, garlic and lemon are key ingredients that transform chicken into a Greek specialty.

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