Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Makes: 4 servings
Simple, light and flavorful, this Mediterranean grilled chicken recipe is a weeknight win. This is one of those dishes that comes together very quickly and tastes amazing. Made from simple, clean ingredients, you’re going to love this healthy meal.
Ingredients
Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
1 – 1.5 lbs. Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, butterflied into cutlets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Simple Tomato Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup English cucumber, diced
½ cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
¼ – ½ cup mozzarella pearls
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped small
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
Make the Salad
Combine diced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, halved kalamata olives, mozzarella pearls, chopped Italian parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Chicken
Butterfly your chicken breasts into thin cutlets. This will promote faster, more even grilling.
Marinate the Chicken
Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. Whisk well and coat the cutlets. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
Prepare the Grill
Preheat the grill to 400-450 degrees. Brush the grill grates with avocado oil right before you add the cutlets. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking time will slightly vary based on the thickness of your cutlets.
Assemble the Dish
Remove the cutlets from the grill. Place them on a serving platter. Top with the simple salad and serve hot.
Nutrition
serving: 1cutlet with salad, calories: 278kcal, carbohydrates: 4g, protein: 26g, fat: 18g, saturated fat: 3g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 10g, trans fat: 0.01g, cholesterol: 75mg, sodium: 696mg, potassium: 579mg, fiber: 1g, sugar: 2g, vitamin a: 496IU, vitamin c: 16mg, calcium: 65mg, iron: 1mg
