This one-pan dish is great way to prepare a quick, flavor-filled Greek meal.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs
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boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
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750 g
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6
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cloves garlic, minced
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6
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5
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plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
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5
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1 cup
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chopped onion 250 mL
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250 mL
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1 cup
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chopped red bell pepper
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250 mL
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3/4 cup
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crumbled feta cheese
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175 mL
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1/2 cup
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freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
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125 mL
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1 1/2 tbsp
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dried oregano
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22 mL
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1 1/2 tbsp
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dried basil
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22 mL
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2 tbsp
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canola oil
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30 mL
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1/2 cup
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pitted kalamata olive
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125 mL
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1/4 cup
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chopped fresh basil
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60 mL
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
13- by 9-inch (33 by 23 cm) glass baking dish
Serve over rice or with pita bread for dipping.
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, tomatoes, onion, red pepper, cheese, 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the lemon juice, oregano, basil and oil, stirring well to coat chicken. Spread in prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
Step 2
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Stir and replace foil. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in the remaining lemon juice, olives and basil.
Tips
Cut the chicken into uniform pieces to ensure it cooks evenly.
Remove the seeds from the tomatoes if you wish.
Nutrition & Notes
Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories
277
Saturated / saturés
4.0 g
+ Trans / trans
Cholesterol / Cholestérol
83 mg
20%
Sodium / Sodium
473 mg
4%
Carbohydrates / Glucides
12 g
Sugars / Sucres
5 g
Protein Protéines
35 g
16%
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
100%
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
Very high in: Vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and niacin
High in: Magnesium, zinc, vitamin A and riboflavin
Diabetes Food Choice Values:
4 Meat & Alternatives
Variation
Add a sprig of rosemary and a few hot pepper flakes to the chicken mixture before baking. Remove the rosemary before serving.
Many of the herbs used in traditional Greek cuisine are grown in abundance here in Canada and are easy to grow at home, either on the windowsill in your kitchen or in outdoor herb gardens. Basil, oregano, thyme and rosemary are commonly used in dishes such as souvlaki, tzatziki and roasted potatoes.
Contributor
Laura Bennett, British Columbia