Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken

This simple Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken is a perfect mid-week meal when time in the kitchen is not the easiest thing to find. This chicken dish has a souvlaki-inspired flavor and works really well with salad and steamed or roasted veggies. Use boneless skinless chicken breast or any chicken pieces/parts you like for this dish (with or without the skin)—just cook about 10 minutes longer for thighs or breasts with bone. 

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Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken Breast

Nutrivore Score: 288

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 37 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 238kcal

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Ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts boneless skinless (6 oz each)
• 1 lemon zested
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease the bottom of a large casserole dish or deep roasting pan.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towel and place in the prepared casserole dish.
• Combine lemon zest, garlic, oregano, and salt.  Melt butter or ghee and mix with spices.  Pour over chicken and mix to coat (this is easiest using your hands).
• Arrange chicken in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
• Optional: drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken before eating.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Greek-Inspired Baked Chicken Breast

Amount per Serving

Calories

238

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

8

g

12

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Trans Fat

 

0.2

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

119

mg

40

%

Sodium

 

325

mg

14

%

Potassium

 

674

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

37

g

74

%

Vitamin A

 

186

IU

4

%

Vitamin C

 

12

mg

15

%

Calcium

 

31

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.