Whole30 + Keto Marinated Greek Chicken

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This Whole30 Greek Marinated Chicken is so juicy and flavorful! It is perfect on a salad or with any side dish. You will absolutely love the bright flavor from the lemon and the fresh herbs. You can even prep this on the weekend to have on hand for quick and delicious meals throughout the week.

sliced marinated greek chicken breast on a white plate with fresh oregano and sliced lemons

What You Need:

  • Chicken Breast
  • Garlic
  • Lemon Zest
  • Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Oregano
  • Fresh Thyme
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Avocado Oil
chicken breasts in a white bowl covered with greek marinade (chopped oregano and thyme with lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic)

Let’s Make Greek Chicken:

  1. Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oil in a bowl and stir to combine
  2. Place the chicken breast in a shallow dish or in a sealable bag and pour the marinade over top. Move the chicken around to make sure it gets completely coated
  3. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours (in a sealed container in the fridge) before cooking
  4. When ready to cook, take chicken out of the marinade and gently pat with paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper and cook with your desired method – internal temp should be 165′
    1. Preheat grill to 425′. Once grill is hot, grill the chicken for about 7-9 minutes per side. The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breast. Remove from grill when the internal temperature reads 155-160 and let rest on a plate covered with foil. This will bring the temperature up to 165′ and will keep the chicken nice and juicy
    2. Preheat oven to 375′. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add in cooking oil of choice. Sear the chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes and then transfer the skillet to the pre-heated oven. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Cooking time varies depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Internal temperature needs to read 165′
close up of sliced marinated greek chicken breast on a white plate with fresh oregano in the background

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Whole30 Marinated Greek Chicken

Sara
This Whole30 Greek Marinated Chicken is so juicy and flavorful! It is perfect on a salad or with any side dish.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 servings
Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts about 1 pound total
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Tbls Fresh Oregano chopped
  • 1 Tbls Fresh Thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tbls Avocado Oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Add the garlic, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and oil in a bowl and stir to combine
    Place the chicken breast in a shallow dish or in a sealable bag and pour the marinade over top
    Move the chicken around to make sure it gets completely coated
  • Let the chicken sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours (in a sealed container in the fridge) before cooking
    When ready to cook, take chicken out of the marinade and gently pat with paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper and cook with your desired method

Grill

  • Preheat grill to 425'
    Once grill is hot, grill the chicken for about 7-9 minutes per side (The time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breast)
    Remove from grill when the internal temperature reads 155-160 and let rest on a plate covered with foil. This will bring the temperature up to 165′ and will keep the chicken nice and juicy

Oven

  • Preheat oven to 375′
    Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add in cooking oil of choice. Sear the chicken on both sides for 2-3 minutes and then transfer the skillet to the pre-heated oven
    Cook an additional 10-15 minutes. Cooking time varies depending on the size of the chicken breasts. Internal temperature needs to read 165′

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 49gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1428mgPotassium: 975mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 323IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, dairy free, gluten free, keto, paleo, whole30
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