Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle and rub salt and pepper on chicken breast.
• Sprinkle italian seasoning over chicken breast making sure that it has the seasoning all over.
• In a ziploc bag pour the olive oil and seal it, then rub the bag to spread the oil in bag.
• Place seasoned chicken breasts in the bag and rub again thoroughly.
• Place to marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours.
• After your marinade is done, place on preheated grill in medium-low and cook both sides for about 15 to 20 minute.
• In the meantime, you can be steaming your veggies -if you want to accompany it- or just serve as is. Enjoy!

Steps:

• For the chicken: Whisk together the olive brine, olive oil, oregano, anchovies, garlic, lemon zest and juice and onions in a bowl. Put the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade. Evenly coat, press out air, seal and place in a large bowl or dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
• For the salsa verde: Combine the olive oil, olives, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon zest and juice, black pepper and chile pepper if using in a bowl. Let sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Prepare the grill for medium-low heat. Sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Place on the grill skin-side down and cook slowly until the fat is rendered and the skin begins to turn crispy and golden brown. Flip and continue grilling until the meat registers 155 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 20 minutes total for the smaller breast pieces and 30 for the drumsticks and thighs. Serve with the green olive salsa verde.

Steps:

• Combine the flour and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet on medium flame until hot.
• Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
• Turn the chicken over, add the lemon juice, lemon slices, garlic, olives, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the parsley, and the salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally and stirring the olive mixture gently to avoid burning the garlic.
• Add the butter to the pan, shaking to combine the sauce.
• Place the chicken breasts on a serving plate, then pour the olive mixture over the top. Garnish with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of the fresh parsley.

Steps:

• Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
• Remove the skin from the chicken breast. Slice the chicken breasts off the bone and slice each piece across horizontally to get 4 large, thin pieces.
• When the grill is hot, brush the grill grates with cooking oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes per side. Let rest for a few minutes, and then slices into strips, if desired.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, sugar, lemon juice, half the zest and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. (Reserve the remaining half of the lemon zest for another recipe.) Reserve 2 tablespoons of the dressing to drizzle over the top of the salad.
• Add the green beans, olives, cheese, onions and lettuce to the remaining dressing, and toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad evenly among 4 plates or 1 large platter and top with the sliced chicken. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.

Steps:

• Cut a two inch pocket into the thickest part of each chicken breast. Stuff each pocket with spinach and feta cheese and seal with a tooth pick. Season each breast well with salt and pepper. Heat oil over medium high heat and saute the breasts until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken to a plate and cover with tin foil. Add onion to remaining oil in pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in white wine and bring to a simmer. Stir in tomatoes and basil. Bring to a simmer and return chicken to the pan and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove lid and season sauce to taste. Serve with butter noodles tossed with parsley.

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.

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in a bag or glass dish and add the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes.
• Grill about 5-6 minutes per side or broil 6-7 minutes per side; When slightly cooled, slice chicken breasts on the diagonal and set aside.
• Make the dressing by combining all ingredients except for the oil and then slowly whisk in the oil, taste and adjust seasoning and set aside until ready to eat.
• In a salad bowl, combine all the greens and vegetables and pita chips with chicken and toss.
• Whisk the dressing and add to the salad and toss more and serve immedietly.

Steps:

• Slice a"pocket" into the side of each chicken breast; stuff with a sun-dried tomato and 2 sprigs of oregano.
• Rub chicken with 1 Tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and season with the salt and pepper.
• Grill and baste with remaining 1 Tbsp oil from the tomatoes (internal temp 180 when chicken is done).
• While chicken is grilling, combine ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
• Remove chicken and cut into long, thin slices.
• Spread the bottom part of the focaccia bread with the dressing; divide chicken slices (enough for 4 sandwiches) and add, as well as 2 slices bacon, tomato slices and lettuce leaf per sandwich.

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a large bowl, combine greens, tomatoes, feta cheese and olives. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Slice chicken; serve with salad.

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Steps:

• For Chicken Strips.
• Slice Chicken breast thin and then cut into ¾ inch strips.
• Finelly chop the challots and parsley, squeeze the juice of lemon and mix well in a large bowl.
• Then add the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix, oregano, salt and pepper to the mix and combine well.
• Place the Chicken strips in a Plastic Food Bag and pour in your mixture.
• Close bag and shake well until all Chicken Strips are coated evenly.
• Refrigerate closed bag of chicken strips for at least one hour or overnight.
• For Dipping Sauce.
• Peel, Seed and Puree half of Cucumber and combine in a medium bowl with the greek yogurt, dried dill, parmesan cheese and chives.
• Refrigerate mixture for at least one hour or overnight.
• Preparations.
• Spray a large grill pan with Olive Oil flavored cooking spray and heat to a medium temperature.
• Place chicken strips and grill for about 3 minutes on each side.
• When browned place in Serving Tray.
• Place Dipping Sauce in a bowl and place on Serving Tray next to the chicken strips.

Steps:

• Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on all sides and place in a bowl or lidded container. Combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl and pour marinade over chicken breasts. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set one oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• Place chicken breasts into a baking dish and pour marinade on top.
• Bake chicken on the middle rack of the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 35 to 45 minutes, depending upon thickness. Move baking dish to the top rack and broil chicken until well browned, about 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except olive oil and chicken into food processor and puree untill smooth.
• With food processor running, drizzle in olive oil.
• Clean and rinse chicken and place in zip top bag.
• Add marinade to plastic bag. Mix to thoroughly cover chicken and let sit for 1 to 2 hours in refrigerator.
• Grill chicken. Spread extra marinade on chicken while grilling.

Steps:

• Mix together the first seven ingredients (from the cheese through to the black pepper) on a piece of waxed paper - saves on washing up later! - or if you prefer on a plate; put the oil in a shallow dish.
• Dip the chicken breast halves in the oil, then coat them evenly with the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.
• Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over a medium heat; add the chicken and cook, turning once, for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the juices run clear.