Mediterranean Diet Chicken Paillard

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken Paillard—a quick, flavor-packed recipe that combines tender, marinated chicken breasts with a vibrant, fresh salad. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives come together in a light dressing of olive oil and red wine vinegar, perfectly complementing the lemony, garlic-infused grilled chicken. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is a healthy, low-carb meal that embodies the best of Mediterranean cuisine. Serve it for a satisfying dinner or pair the salad with extra chicken for your meal prep needs. Perfect for anyone craving bold flavors, wholesome ingredients, and easy elegance in one plate!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh oregano, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or the surface of the pan to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until it's cooked through and has nice grill marks.

Step 6

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and oregano.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.

Step 8

To serve, place a piece of grilled chicken on each plate and top with a generous helping of the Mediterranean salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2200.5

Total Fat 119.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 691.6mg	0%
Sodium 5104.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g	0%
Total Sugars 11.8g
Protein 237.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 794.7mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2758.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 44.0%

Carbs: 6.0%