Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 chicken breast halves; 6 rosemary sprigs; 6 fresh thyme sprigs; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
For Rosemary garlic rub combine first seven ingredients and set aside or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
2
Loosen skin from chicken by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
3
Rub Rosemary-Garlic Rub evenly over breast meat.
4
Place 1 rosemary sprig and 1 thyme sprig between skin and meat of each breast half.
5
Gently press skin to secure.
6
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
7
Sprinkle chicken with pepper.
8
Place chicken, skin sides down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray.
9
Grill 25 minutes or until done, turning occasionally.
10
(I grilled this using an indirect heat method, with the grill set to medium high heat - it took about 45 minutes).
11
Discard skin before serving.

724

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped, 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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