Thursday, January 9, 2014

Grilled Lemon & Oregano Chicken

I just made this meal during a very, very cold Cleveland, Ohio week. We just survived -10* temps & -30* windchills (not kidding) and something like grilling outdoors couldn't seem further away! So making this summer-esque meal gave us that little taste of warmth & sunshine we needed to push through.

Ingredients:
- 1.5lbs boneless chicken tenders
- 3 medium zucchini
- 3 lemons
- 2 tbsp exta virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- salt & pepper to taste

HOW-TO:
INDOOR: heat a grill pan over med-high heat
OUTDOOR: heat grill to med-high heat

- Cut the zucchini in half & then slice in half again. Slice each zucchini portion in thin, half moons
- Toss the zucchini in 1tbsp EVOO, garlic salt & some pepper. Place on grill & cook until tender with grill marks (3-5 minutes). Remove zucchini from the grill & place on a platter.
- In a large bowl, mix the zest from 2 lemons, the juice from 2 lemons, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp EVOO, & a pinch of salt. Add chicken & coat evenly.
- Place chicken in the heated grill pan and cook until done (apps 4-5 minutes per side)
- Add chicken to platter with zucchini & cut the remaining lemon into slices - arrange on the platter & squeeze onto the chicken & zucchini to taste.

This light & summery meal is so pretty to look at & tastes just as good. Hope you enjoy it...during a warm, summer night or cold, winter evening!



Nutritional Facts Per Serving (recipe yields 4 servings):
Calories: 258
Fat: 8.5
Sodium: 180mg
Protein: 41

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