Description
Gluten-free summer meals don’t have to be complicated. This grilled Mediterranean chicken with vibrant summer veggies is light, flavorful, and perfect for any family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large zucchini, sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 large yellow squash, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Instructions
- .Prepare the marinade by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Toss vegetables with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Grill vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice. Serve with grilled vegetables, garnish with basil and feta.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking chicken.
Keep vegetable slices thick enough to prevent falling through grill grates.
For dairy-free, omit feta or use nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg