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Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta

Delicious Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta in 1 Hour

This Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta recipe is a quick and healthy crowd-pleaser infused with zesty lemon and creamy feta.
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Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: crowd-pleaser, easy recipe, Feta, Greek Chicken, Healthy Dinner, lemon
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup olive oil for marinade and searing

For the Marinade

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

For the Topping

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • to taste fresh parsley for garnish

For Serving

  • 2 pieces lemon wedges

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and let marinated chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  • In a skillet, pour olive oil and heat over medium-high. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle feta cheese and Kalamata olives over the chicken.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Let chicken rest, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Marinate chicken for longer for deeper flavor. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible for the best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg