This simple, delicious, low-carb Greek Chicken recipe was originally taken from our sister website, Living Well Spending Less, and has long been a family favorite (even for people who eat carbs)!

Save on time during the week by preparing the chicken in the marinade ahead of time, then freezing or refrigerating until needed. You can even double or triple the recipe to keep on hand!

For an easy but impressive Greek-inspired low-carb dinner that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, serve with our Simple, Low-Carb Greek Salad.

Low-carb dinner, easy Greek Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

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  • 1 lemon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

STEP 1: Squeeze lemons to release 1/3  cup of fresh lemon juice. Mince or crush garlic in garlic press. Remove rosemary leaves from stalk, discard stalk and chop leaves.

STEP 2: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, cracked red pepper flakes,  seasoned salt, & pepper together in bowl.

STEP 3: Pour marinade over chicken and place in casserole dish for at least 30 minutes or overnight. If freezing, place in freezer bag, be sure to press out all the air from bag and freeze. (If freezing, be sure to label bag ahead of time.)

STEP 4: Thaw if frozen. Grill 7-8 minutes per side, basting with additional marinade, if desired.  ALTERNATE COOKING DIRECTIONS: Pour contents into slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.  Or, place in a casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes. 

STEP 5: Serve with Simple Greek Salad.

Easy, Low-Carb Greek Chicken

EASY GREEK CHICKEN

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Gluten Free, Keto, low carb, Nut Free
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Marinate time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Thinlicious.com
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken

Instructions

  • Squeeze lemons to release 1/3  cup of fresh lemon juice. Mince or crush garlic in garlic press. Remove rosemary leaves from stalk, discard stalk and chop leaves.
  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, cracked red pepper flakes,  seasoned salt, & pepper together in bowl.
  • Pour marinate over chicken and place in casserole dish for at least 30 minutes or overnight. If freezing place in freezer bag, be sure to press out all the air from bag and freeze. (If freezing, be sure to label bag ahead of time.)
  • Thaw if frozen. Grill 7-8 minutes per side, basting with additional marinade, if desired. ALTERNATE COOKING DIRECTIONS: Pour contents into slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Or, place in casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve with Simple Greek Salad.

Notes

Makes 4 servings; if making as part of a freezer cooking day, we recommend doubling the recipe and splitting into two freezer bags.
ALTERNATE COOKING DIRECTIONS: Pour contents into slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Or, place in casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 5.1gProtein: 46.6gFat: 30.4gFiber: 1.5g

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  1. 5 stars
    OMG this chicken was SO good! My whole family raved about it! Can’t wait to make it again!

  2. 5 stars
    This is a GREAT recipe! I used the crockpot version. It was easy and delicious.