Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta Recipe
Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts seared to golden perfection then baked with tangy feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives. Infused with fresh lemon juice, oregano, garlic, and onion powders, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe brings bright, savory flavors to your dinner table in about an hour and fifteen minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
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
Topping 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, making sure each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator to come to room temperature while the oven heats.
- 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 per side until golden brown.
- Add toppings: Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken, then add the sliced Kalamata olives on top.
- 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) and is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, avoid overcooking; use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken and toppings to a baking dish before baking.
- Adjust seasoning and lemon juice amounts to taste for more or less tanginess.
- Kalamata olives add a salty, briny flavor; substitute with black olives if preferred.
- This dish pairs well with Greek salad, roasted vegetables, or rice pilaf.
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