Mediterranean Diet Pulled Chicken
Bursting with bold, earthy flavors and healthy ingredients, Mediterranean Diet Pulled Chicken is your new go-to recipe for easy, wholesome meal prep. Featuring tender, oven-baked chicken breast infused with extra-virgin olive oil, zesty lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean-inspired spices like oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish is a feast for both the palate and the senses. After baking to perfection, the chicken is shredded and combined with sweet cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley for a vibrantly colorful and nutrient-packed finish. Ready in about 75 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm on its own, layered over salads, or paired with crusty whole-grain bread for a complete Mediterranean dining experience. Perfect for clean eating and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this recipe embodies the spirit of the Mediterranean diet while keeping prep simple and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Finely chop the garlic cloves. Squeeze the juice of the lemon into a small bowl, set aside.
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Add the garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the dried oregano, cumin, ground coriander, and smoked paprika, cooking for another 30 seconds.
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the pot, turning to coat in the mixture.
Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and easily pulls apart with a fork.
While the chicken is baking, dice the small red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Once chicken is done, remove from the oven and use two forks to shred the meat directly in the pot.
Add the diced red onion and halved cherry tomatoes into the pot, stirring to mix with the pulled chicken.
Return the pot to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to soften the tomatoes and onions and meld the flavors.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley, and mix well.
Serve warm, either on its own, with whole-grain bread, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.7 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 3618 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 290.2 g | 580% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 3451 mg | 73% | |
*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.
