Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts
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Mediterranean Roasted Chicken Breasts. You're going to love this recipe, because it can all be made ahead and just popped into the oven at the last minute, making it a wonderful dish for guests or for a healthy, easy dinner.
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Ingredients
Ingredients for the chicken:
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic pressed, cloves
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sriracha chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lemon very thinly sliced, medium
- 4 chicken breast boned, but with skin left on (You can use the whole breast with skin and bones, if desired, halves
- 2 15 ounce cannellini beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes red, yellow or orange for color, about 2 pints total
- 1 cup cilantro divided, chopped, fresh
Ingredients for the sauce:
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado smoothly mashed, medium, ripe
- 1 lemon juice of 1
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix first 9 ingredients in medium bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan. Rub each chicken breast with about 2 teaspoons of the olive oil/spice mixture. Place in heated pan, skin side down and sauté for several minutes until skin is golden brown. Remove from pan and place in a large oven-safe dish.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining oil mixture with the beans, tomatoes, lemon slices and ½ cup cilantro, stirring gently to coat. Add to dish with chicken, surrounding chicken, but not covering. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with ½ cup cilantro. Serve with Greek yogurt sauce.
Directions for the Greek yogurt sauce:
- Combine all ingredients. If preparing ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Notes
- Serves 4-6 depending on how large the chicken breasts are.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
869mg
(36%)
Potassium
854mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1005IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
50.4mg
(56%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 869mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 50.4mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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8 reviews
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