Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta Recipe
This Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lemon and oregano blend, seared to golden perfection, and baked with tangy feta cheese and Kalamata olives. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges, it brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table in just over an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Meanwhile, remove the marinated chicken from the fridge to come to room temperature.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add toppings: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken, followed by the sliced Kalamata olives.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top, and serve the chicken hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 2 hours) enhances the lemon and oregano flavors.
- Use an oven-safe skillet for seamless transfer from stove to oven.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a Greek salad for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Keywords: Greek chicken, lemon chicken, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, baked chicken, Mediterranean recipe, healthy chicken recipe
