Description
A bright and comforting chicken dish with a lemon-garlic marinade that is low-carb and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (breasts or thighs)
- Olive oil
- Yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic (minced)
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat (425°F if using the oven).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, shake off excess, and cook for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with olive oil and lemon juice.
Notes
Marinating the chicken enhances flavor and tenderness. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, keto, Mediterranean, easy dinner, healthy recipe