Mediterranean-Style Salsa with Baked Chicken
Chicken breasts are marinated in a mixture of Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, lots of garlic & spices then baked to perfection & served with a zesty veggie loaded “salsa”! This lemon oregano chicken is a flavorful healthy dinner your family will love!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
For the lemon oregano chicken:
4 chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
½ cup plain greek yogurt
4-5 garlic cloves, minced
3 lemons, (zest from 1 & juice from all 3)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Mediterranean-style “salsa”:
1¼ cup english cucumber, diced (about ¾-1 whole cucumber)
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 large avocado, diced
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or a ½ tsp dried dill)
½ Tbsp lemon juice
½ Tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken. Place your chicken breasts in a large bowl. Then mix your greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt and pepper together and pour it over your chicken. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes – overnight in the refrigerator.
Bake. Once your chicken is done marinating, preheat your oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
Next remove your chicken from the marinde and place them in your prepared dish. (Optional- You can sear your chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on one side before placing them in your dish. If searing, spoon some of your marinade over the top of each chicken breast after they’re in the dish.)
Then place your chicken in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes (or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.)
Make your “salsa”. While the chicken bakes, mix your salsa ingredients together in a large bowl. Then taste it and adjust your seasonings if needed.
Cover and keep your salsa chilled in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Serve. Once the chicken is done, top each breast with your salsa and serve immediately.
Notes:
The amounts listed for the salsa are suggested amounts. If you prefer more or less of an ingredient, please feel free to alter the amounts to your personal preference.