Athenian Chicken And Sauce Recipe

A light and flavorful Greek chicken recipe, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal! This vibrant dish features tender chicken breasts simmered in a bright lemon sauce with aromatic herbs. Inspired by a recipe from the Diabetics Life website, it's surprisingly easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. Enjoy this delicious and diabetic-friendly option! Dietary Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable, 6 very lean meat.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 246.6 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Athenian Chicken And Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Athenian Chicken And Sauce

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Fresh Onion
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Reduced Sodium Fat Free Chicken Broth
  • Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Ground Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Jumbo Black Olives

How to Make Athenian Chicken And Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6oz each) and cook for 5 minutes per side, until browned.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  3. While the chicken cooks, combine 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano in a small saucepan.
  4. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  6. Serve the chicken topped with the lemon sauce and garnish with 1/4 cup Kalamata olives.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g