Tonight I was absolutely starving! I had a killer workout this morning & was definitely craving something that would satisfy my hunger as well as provide lots of lean protein & complex carbs to help repair my aching muscles.
I love this infusion of herbs & fresh lemon juice. The feta cheese just adds such a wonderful flavour to the dish. Simple, easy and oven to plate in under 40 minutes for the whole meal including side dishes!
The entire meal, including a healthy 1/2 cup serving of organic black quinoa came in at 11 Points Plus. The black quinoa is a bit more crunchy than the normal white quinoa you buy at your local grocery store. I cooked up one cup and used the leftovers to make a delicious salad the next day and I loved the way that crunch worked in the salad.
Lemon Feta Chicken
(adapted from Skinny Taste)
For the chicken; serves 4
1lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Juice from one lemon
1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 clove of garlic, minced (I used the garlic packed in oil from the jar for this recipe)
olive oil cooking spray
salt & pepper, to taste
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking pan with olive oil cooking spray.
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme & garlic and whisk to combine.
Salt & pepper both sides of your chicken breast and place into the pan. Pour lemon juice mixture evenly over chicken. Sprinkle each breast liberally with feta cheese and place into oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Turn your oven broiler on and broil chicken for about 2-3 minutes until the feta cheese gets nice and browned.
For the zucchini saute; serves 4
1.5 cups of zucchini, chopped
1 tomato, diced
1/2 cup of red onion, sliced thin
1 tsp of Greek seasoning (you can make your own, for ease I just used Clubhouse greek blend)
1 tsp minced garlic
Splash of balsamic vinegar (optional)
olive oil cooking spray
2 Tbsp of feta cheese
salt & pepper to taste
Lightly spray a medium skillet with cooking spray and add onions, garlic & tomatoes. Over medium heat, cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, greek seasoning, balsamic vinegar (if using) and cover, cooking just until zucchini is slightly soft, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve immediately topped with a sprinkling of feta cheese on top.
We loved this simple & tasty side dish and it was the perfect compliment to our lemon chicken!
Enjoy!
xoxo,
Amanda
Points+ Calculated using Weight Watchers recipe builder, Nutritional information calculated using My Fitness Pal.
Nutritional Info (Chicken):
WW Points Plus: 7
Calories: 204/ Fat 8.2g/ Carbs 2.2/ Protein: 29.1
Zucchini Saute
WW Points Plus: 2
Calories: 63 | Fat: 3.2g | Carbs: 6.2g | Protein: 4.4g
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