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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Barley Pilaf

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Barley Pilaf

Succulent lemon-marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, served with roasted zucchini and a delightful barley pilaf - a delicious and balanced GLP-1 friendly meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 4-oz fillets boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of any visible fat
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup barley, dry
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, and oregano. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.

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