Chicken Breast Roasted in Fresh Garden Herbs

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1.25 hours

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 cup green onions, coarsely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2 small garlic cloves
  • Juice of two lemons
  • 3/4 tablespoon melted coconut oil, ghee or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine grind celtic sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 free-range, organic chicken breasts

Directions: 

  1. Combine first eight ingredients (everything but the chicken breasts) in a food processor bowl and process until minced
  2. Place chicken in a casserole dish and spread fresh herb mixture over chicken breasts
  3. Marinate chicken at least one hour in refrigerator then roast very slowly in a 225 F degree oven for one hour and 15 minutes or until the breasts are done.

Recipe courtesy of www.bodyecology.com

Per serving: Calories 237 (From Fat 69); Fat 8g; Cholesterol 73mg; Sodium 647mg; Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 9g); Protein 29g.