Greek Lemon Chicken

Name: Greek Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Griega
Ingredients: 6 chicken breasts; 1/2 cups lime juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, sliced into thin rings; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 lime, in slices, for garnish

MARTHA SILVIA CABAÑAS CISCOMANI

For those who want to follow a low-calorie diet, they should prepare this Greek lemon chicken, which is not only delicious but also juicy and fresh. Pair it with steamed vegetables and white rice.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 02-04-2011

Preparation

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Rinse the chicken and pat it dry. Remove the skin from the breasts. In a large, shallow dish, mix the ingredients, except for what will be used for garnish. Add the chicken breasts to the previous preparation, marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator covered. Heat an electric grill or stovetop grill. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Reserve the rest of it. Heat the grill over high heat, grill the chicken for approximately 30 to 35 minutes, basting it with the marinade where the chicken was marinated, turning it and cooking it on both sides. (Baste 3 to 4 times per side). Add the onion slices from the marinade during the last 10 minutes of grilling time. Serve the chicken with the onion. Garnish with lemon slices, thyme, and oregano.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

115.2

kcal

5.76%

Carbohydrate, by difference

5.3

1.77%

Protein

8.7

17.4%

Total lipid (fat)

10.77%

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Presentation

Place a piece of chicken on a lettuce leaf, accompanied by steamed vegetables. Serve with tomatoes stuffed with watercress, with mustard vinaigrette, and finally add candied walnuts, sliced almonds, or pine nuts.

Greek Lemon Chicken

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