Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta
A classic Greek dish that features grilled chicken marinated in lemon and oregano, topped with creamy feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 44 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Feta cheese, crumbled (for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, juice of 2 lemons, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Grill or Skillet: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until it’s golden brown and cooked through.
- Add a Creamy Topping: Sprinkle generously with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the chicken for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight! Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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