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Marinated Mediterranean Chicken - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Flavorful, marinated chicken makes the perfect topping for a Greek style salad. What a great staple to have for a fresh, easy dinner.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Chicken, Boneless Breasts
  • 1/3 cups Olive Oil #1
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper

Serving Day Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil #2

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 6 oz chicken & 1 cup salad
  • 420 Calories
  • 27g Total Fat
  • 4g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 124mg Cholesterol
  • 166mg Sodium
  • 4g Total Carb
  • 0g Fiber
  • 2g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 39g Protein
  • 8 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Place chicken between two pieces of wax or parchment paper and pound with a kitchen mallet until thin (about 1/2 inch).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oil #1, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasonings, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken and marinade into a shallow dish (cover) or zipper storage bag. Massage to coat chicken.
  4. Place in refrigerator and marinade 2 -4 hours.
  5. Remove from refrigerator and discard marinade.
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil #2.
  7. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes each side or until cooked through and lightly browned.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Place chicken between two pieces of wax or parchment paper and pound with a kitchen mallet until thin (about 1/2 inch).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oil #1, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, dijon, Italian seasonings, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Divide chicken and marinade into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil #2.
  3. Cook chicken 5-7 minutes each side or until cooked through and lightly browned.

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