Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Lemon Feta Chicken with Oregano

I love, love, love this chicken recipe! It is quick, simple, and delicious. My family if Greek so I get pretty excited when I hear the words chicken, lemon, and Feta used in the same recipe title! 

8 skinless chicken thighs

juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp garlic powder
3 tsp oregano

salt and fresh ground pepper
cup feta cheese, crumbled

 Preheat oven to 375°. Trim all fat off chicken. Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice. Place in a roasting pan and bake for about 35 - 40 minutes. When chicken is cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with feta. Broil on low for about 2-3 minutes, until cheese is golden brown (careful not to burn). Serves 4. 

2 chicken thighs: 204 calories, 8g fat, 29g protein, 2.2g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 5 WW points (both old system and points plus).

I love using this chicken on top of a Greek salad, served on pita bread as a gyro with lettuce, feta, sliced olives, tomato, and Greek yogurt, or along side some zucchini sauteed in olive oil and garlic. 

Sometimes I also add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers in with the feta cheese for incredible flavor and color. 

 

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