Greek-Style Grilled Chicken

It’s the blend of fresh herbs and lemon that gives Greek dishes their flavor without adding extra calories. Round out this chicken entrée with a salad of chopped fresh tomatoes and cucumber.

Grilled Chicken with Greek Spices

This grilled entrée is ideal for people following a low-calorie diet.

Ingredients

⅛ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 lemons, juiced
4 boneless, skinless 5-ounce chicken breasts
Oil for grill grate

Instructions

  1. In a large glass dish, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and lemon juice. Add the chicken, spooning the mixture over it. Cover the dish, and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat grill on high heat.
  3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and discard marinade.
  4. Cook chicken pieces up to 6 minutes per side, until juices run clear and chicken is 165 degrees as measured by a meat thermometer.

Yield

Serves 4

Nutrition

Calories
190 calories
Carbohydrates
1g
Fat
8g
Fiber
0g
Saturated fat
0g
Sodium
51mg
Sugar
0g
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