Mediterranean Chicken

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN 

Printable Recipe

• 3-5 chicken breasts, thin cut
• 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 
• 1/3 cup tomato paste 
• 1/3 cup olive oil 
• 1 lemon, juiced 
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper 
• salt & pepper

1. Put yogurt, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, & lemon pepper in a mixing bowl. 

2. Mix all ingredients together. 

 3. Salt & pepper the chicken on both side. 

4. Coat both sides of each piece of chicken with the marinade. Cover & let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

 5. Grill on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or longer if using a full size chicken breast. 

6. Top with fresh basil & serve. 

Plate Finished Product 

 7. Top chicken with garlic basil spread. Serve this dish with orzo rice pilaf, pita bread, & hummus.

STORY BEHIND THE DISH

I bought some garlic basil spread at a farmers market & was determined to come home & cook some Mediterranean chicken. You can make the spread & hummus from scratch or purchase it at the store. 

MODIFICATIONS 

 There are many herbs that can be added to this dish, parsley, basil, or curry would be the best fit. I used a thin cut chicken breast but a regular chicken breast or thigh would work as well.