Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken marinated in lemon and herbs, topped with creamy feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large lemons (juice)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create the marinade.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over, ensuring it’s well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear it in the hot skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken, lower the heat, cover, and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the chicken in the last minute of cooking.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Serve with Greek salad, roasted vegetables, or tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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