Description
A delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk together.
- Coat the chicken: Submerge chicken breasts in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet: Set it to medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Grill or skillet-cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest: Allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Slice the chicken: Cut the rested chicken into strips.
- Assemble the bowls: Serve the chicken over a bed of greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta, drizzle with extra olive oil if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-sugar herbs and consider dairy-free cheese alternatives. Serve with pita bread or a fresh Greek salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg