Best Simple Mediterranean Chicken Recipes

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED CHICKEN

Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken image

Make and share this Simple Mediterranean Grilled Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 46m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts, thinly-sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemon, juice of
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

In a bowl combine the olive oil, garlic, the juice of the lemon, a generous amount of salt and pepper, and the tahini.
Mix and let sit for at least 30 minutes, though longer is better.
Grill on a very hot grate for 2 minutes per side.
Do not overcook.
Top with chopped fresh parsley.

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Simple Mediterranean Chicken image

I learned to cook with a Mediterranean flair while living in Israel. You'll find this chicken captures that wonderful warm-weather taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet. Saute onions and garlic until tender. Add parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper; mix well. , Return chicken to skillet; cover with onion mixture. Sprinkle with olives. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 40-45 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 28g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 965mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.