Chicken with Greek Vinaigrette Marinade

A couple days ago I posted a Greek Vinaigrette Dressing.  I then used the dressing for a Quinoa with Greek Vinaigrette.  I had some extra, so I thought I would use the remaining dressing as a marinade.  Since you already have the Greek Vinaigrette Dressing pre-made, this recipe is super easy and tasty!  I even added some of the garlic from the asparagus to my chicken.

Ingredients
Chicken breasts, sliced down the middle
Greek Vinaigrette Dressing 

On the Side
Asparagus
2 tbsp. garlic
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

• Marinate the chicken breasts in a sealed container using the Greek vinaigrette dressing.  I marinated mine overnight.  Add the chicken breasts and marinade to a skillet over medium heat.  Cook until done.  
• Meanwhile, heat garlic and extra virgin olive oil on medium-low heat.  Add asparagus to skillet and sprinkle garlic salt and pepper over asparagus.  Be careful not to overcook.  

Greek Vinaigrette Dressing:  The ingredients in the Greek Vinaigrette Dressing have anti-inflammatory properties.

Asparagus:  Asparagus has many benefits to our digestive health.  It contains a prebiotic that supports the "good" bacteria in our gut.  It is also an excellent source of zinc and vitamin B.  It provides anti-inflammatory compounds and has a strong antioxidant which helps with detoxing the body.

Garlic: Garlic is another superfood that lowers blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar.  Garlic also protects the liver and contains anti-tumor properties.  It has the ability of boosting the lymphatic system which functions as a defense in the immune system.  Garlic also reduces joint swelling and inflammation.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil:  Extra virgin olive oils have a phytonutrient called oleocanthal.  Studies have shown this natural phenolic compound reduces inflammation.  Extra virgin olive oils are also rich in antioxidants.