Griddled Chicken with Lemon and Thyme

Name: Griddled Chicken with Lemon and Thyme
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts; 1 lemon grated zest and juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; hummus kalamata, olives and lemon wedges, to serve

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⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 greek ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This simple recipe transforms chicken breasts into a flavourful meal in less than 20 minutes. The chicken is coated in a vibrant marinade of lemon zest, juice, garlic and dried thyme before being cooked on a hot griddle. It is served with creamy hummus, a drizzle of olive oil, and tangy Kalamata olives and lemon wedges for a complete Greek-style dish perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

4 skinless chicken breasts
1 lemon grated zest and juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
2 garlic cloves crushed
1/4 tsp dried thyme
hummus kalamata, olives and lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Combine the chicken breasts with the lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic and dried thyme.
Season the chicken and cook it on a preheated griddle or barbecue for 4-5 mins per side. Serve with a dollop of hummus, a drizzle of olive oil, and the olives and lemon wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories201 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturates1 g

Carbs1 g

Protein34 g

Sodium84 mg

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisinegreek