Greek-style chicken

Name: Greek-style chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-in. cubes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 2 tbsp chopped oregano; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1/2 tsp salt

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Makes4 servings

Photo: Erik Putz

This simple chicken recipe is perfect for topping a Greek salad or wrapping in a pita with tomatoes, cucumber and tzatziki.

Ingredients

500 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-in. cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tbsp chopped oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Mix chicken with garlic, parsley, oregano, oil, lemon zest and salt in a large bowl until coated. Season with pepper, if desired. Set aside at room temperature for 10 min.
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown and chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 min.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 9g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 359mg.

Originally published in the Today’s Parent March/April 2020 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.