Roast Chicken Breast with Smoked Paprika

This recipe is for those of us who want to eat healthier now that summer is over and school has started.I can’t believe summer is all done and my daughter is back to school. Summer was filled with a lot of indulging but I was very good at balancing my day with healthy foods and making sure over eating didn’t happen.

Anyway, it is time to get serious and eat well. This is a simple and healthy dish one can make through the week. I took good quality chicken breasts and roasted them with a lot of flavor- that is my trick when I am eating healthy- I boost the flavor. I mixed up garlic, oregano, smoked paprika and lemon juice with olive oil in a mortar and pestle. I marinated the chicken for several hours and roasted it in the oven.

I served the chicken with a ribbon salad- recipe to come tomorrow…

• 3 to 4 chicken breasts with bone and skin

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
• Juice of a large lemon
• 1 to 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• Salt
• Pepper

Mash the garlic, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle. Marinate the chicken with the mash for 2 to 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil.

Bake the chicken pieces till golden brown and juices run clear. Serve with the ribbon salad.