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    Healthy Marinated Greek Chicken

    By Charlotte  |  September 14, 2020

    Posted In: Chicken, Diabetes, Diabetes Diet, Low Carb, Main Dish, Mediterranean

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    marinated greek chicken on plate

    This healthy marinated chicken features Greek seasonings for authentic flavor and cooks up in about 10 minutes. Use all week in your wraps and salads!

    greek chicken tenders on plate

    This recipe originally published in June 2014 and updated with all new step by step instructions, photos and expert tips.

    Here's a tasty Greek style marinated chicken recipe you can make on the weekend, then use all week long in wraps, salads, sandwiches and other easy meals. Spend more time at the pool or the ball game and less time cooking!

    greek chicken on plate

    Be sure to check your herbs to make sure they are fresh and still in date. This will ensure you receive maximum flavor and health benefits.

    This low carb chicken recipe is featured in my new ebook! The 28 Day Diabetes Diet Meal Planner: Lower Carb Menus & Easy Recipes is the perfect way to stay on track with your diet- whether you have Type 2 diabetes or just want to watch your carb intake. In this newest ebook, I wanted to make diabetes meal planning and diabetes cooking super easy so that even people who have no previous cooking experience could make healthy and delicious recipes.

    Cook once, use for several meals...

    Easy Greek Chicken recipe

    This particular recipe is really a "base" recipe that you can build lots of meals on. For example, in the photo above, I am using the Greek chicken in a salad. I've also included other ways you can use this recipe such as Greek chicken pita wraps, chicken salad, etc.

    Easy Greek Chicken

    You can cook up a batch of this chicken and have a good variety of meals to enjoy for several days. If your life is busy and hectic at mealtime, this will make meal prep and cooking a breeze!

    P.S. Check out my Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip recipe! It pairs perfectly with this Greek inspired recipe.

    Why this recipe works

    • Just a quick overnight prep, then about 10 minutes to cook and this recipe is ready!
    • Cook up a large batch to use all week long, or freeze for later.
    • Perfect for meal prep!
    • Most ingredients you probably already have in your pantry- just grab some balsamic vinegar if needed. (This will last a long time in your pantry and can be used in lots of other recipes.)
    Easy Greek Chicken

    The main ingredients:

    • Chicken breasts- you may use chicken tenders if desired.
    • Olive Oil
    • Balsamic Vinegar- be sure to include as it helps deepen the flavor.
    • Oregano, thyme, garlic- these seasonings will form the flavor profile.
    raw chicken tenders, herbs,oil in bowls
    Main Ingredients

    How to make Greek Chicken:

    1. Cut chicken breasts or tenders into thin strips and place in large reclosable baggie.
    2. Add seasonings to bag and combine.
    3. Cook chicken in heavy skillet for a nice brown crust.
    4. The Greek chicken strips fully cooked.
    • raw chicken tenders in baggie
      Step 1
    • raw chicken strips with seasonings in baggie
      Step 2
    • chicken tenders browning in skillet
      Step 3
    • cooked greek chicken strips on white plate
      Step 4

    Expert Tips:

    1. Allow chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day in advance for best flavor.
    2. Use dried herbs and seasonings that are in date. Herbs with expired dates will be less flavorful.
    3. If available, a heavy iron skillet will easily produce a brown crunchy crust.
    pita sandwich in foil wrap
    Greek Chicken Pita Wrap

    Hope you enjoy this Healthy Marinated Greek Chicken Recipe! Be sure to check out these other low carb favorites:

    • Low Carb Mediterranean Chicken
    • Balsamic Roasted Onion and Mushrooms
    • Greek Feta and Olive Appetizer
    cooked greek chicken strips on white plate

    Healthy Marinated Greek Chicken

    This healthy marinated chicken features Greek seasonings for authentic flavor and cooks up in about 10 minutes. Use all week in your wraps and salads!
    4.62 from 13 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Low Salt
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz boneless chicken breasts or tenders
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon crushed dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
    • ⅛ salt optional
    • dash black pepper optional
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Slice chicken into thin pieces.
    • Combine all ingredients except 1 teaspoon oil in large reclosable plastic bag. Place bag in refrigerator and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
    • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet or pan and cook chicken until all sides are golden brown and internal temperature reads 165 degrees (approx. 7-10 minutes). (Discard marinade)
    • Store any leftovers in refrigerator or freezer.

    Notes

    Expert Tips
    1. Allow chicken to marinate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day in advance for best flavor. Discard marinate after use.
    2. Use dried herbs and seasonings that are in date. Herbs with expired dates will be less flavorful.
    3. If available, a heavy iron skillet will easily produce a brown crunchy crust.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Healthy Marinated Greek Chicken
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    143
    Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    5
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    54
    mg
    18
    %
    Sodium
     
    100
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    315
    mg
    9
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    1
    g
    0
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    26
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    8
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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