Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken with Roasted Zucchini and Barley
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · medium

This delicious and nutritious dinner features tender grilled chicken seasoned with a bright lemon-garlic marinade, paired with roasted zucchini and hearty barley. It's a perfectly balanced GLP-1 friendly meal that's high in protein, complex carbs, and fiber.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups zucchini, sliced
- 2 cups barley, cooked
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow baking dish, combine the lemon juice, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and turn to coat both sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the zucchini slices with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and lightly browned.


