Description
This Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and baked with tangy feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs. The bright lemon juice and oregano bring vibrant freshness, making it a perfect easy dinner option that combines rich flavors and simple cooking techniques.
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 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 Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring 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 Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator to allow it to come to room temperature while the oven heats.
- Sear Chicken: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Add Toppings: Take the skillet off the heat, then evenly sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and sliced Kalamata olives over the chicken breasts.
- Bake: 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 fully cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish the chicken with fresh chopped parsley and serve hot alongside lemon wedges for squeezing.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight if possible.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken to a baking dish after searing before baking.
- Serve this dish with a side of pita bread, rice, or a fresh Greek salad to complete the meal.
- Adjust salt according to the saltiness of the feta and olives to avoid over-seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Keywords: Greek chicken, lemon chicken, baked chicken, feta cheese, Mediterranean recipe, healthy chicken dinner, Greek cuisine, easy chicken recipe
