Description
Whip up Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta for a Mediterranean escape right on your dinner plate. Tender chicken bathed in zesty lemon and crumbled feta brings Greece’s sunshine to your kitchen in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 3 minced garlic cloves, and all dried seasonings in a large bowl. Submerge your chicken breasts completely in the marinade, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Heat your oven to precisely 400F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Transfer marinated chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Distribute 1 thinly sliced red onion and lemon rounds around the meat. Drizzle remaining marinade evenly over everything.
- Roast the chicken at 400F for 25-30 minutes. Check that your meat reaches a safe 165F internal temperature using a digital thermometer.
- Extract the dish from the oven. Immediately scatter ½ cup crumbled feta cheese across the hot chicken. Allow the dish to settle for 5 minutes, letting cheese slightly melt.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley across the top. Garnish with ¼ cup Kalamata olives for authentic Greek flavor.
- Plate your chicken while still warm, ensuring each serving includes caramelized onions and roasted lemon slices.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor in your marinade.
- Marinating overnight allows the chicken to absorb maximum flavor and become incredibly tender.
- For a low-carb version, serve the chicken over cauliflower rice or with a crisp Greek salad instead of traditional sides.
- When checking chicken temperature, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast to ensure accurate doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg