Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with zesty lemon, rich feta, and optional fresh vegetables, bringing a taste of Greece to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- Fresh lemons (for zest and juice)
- Authentic Greek feta cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dried Greek oregano
- Minced garlic
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: cherry tomatoes
- Optional: Kalamata olives
- Optional: thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: bell peppers
- Optional: chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and trim off any excess fat.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl or resealable bag and season generously with sea salt and pepper.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and oregano in a small bowl, then add lemon zest.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage the flavors in.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and heat olive oil in a skillet.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Arrange optional vegetables around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, add feta, let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight. Use fresh vegetables for added nutrition and color. Ensure chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, lemon feta, healthy recipes, quick meals, Mediterranean cuisine