Greek Lemon Chicken

Source: Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking, page 280
Submitted by: Audrey

Servings: 4
Ready in: 50 minutes
Side dish suggestions: brown rice, steamed broccoli and carrots

INGREDIENTS 
3 tablespoons fresh lemon Juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano)
4 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups cooked brown rice

DIRECTIONS
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano. Add chicken breasts to marinade and turn to coat. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Remove chicken from marinade and season well with salt and pepper. Reserve marinade. Cook chicken over high heat for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side. Add reserved marinade to pan and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  3. Serve chicken breasts over brown rice.

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