Baked Greek Chicken Breasts
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Baked Greek Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe involves marinating chicken breasts in a mixture of olive oil, Greek seasoning, chopped garlic, and salt, allowing flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes up to 48 hours. The chicken is then baked at a high temperature to develop a flavorful crust and retain juiciness. After initial baking, tomatoes, olives, and sliced red onion are added for a brief final roasting, softening the vegetables and mingling their flavors with the chicken. Crumbled feta and fresh oregano finish the dish, adding creamy, salty, and herbal notes characteristic of Greek cuisine.
The fast baking time at 450°F helps retain moisture while cooking the meat thoroughly. The use of Kalamata olives contributes a mild, fruity saltiness balanced by the sweet cherry tomatoes and pungent onion. The oregano garnish enhances the Mediterranean character. Slicing the chicken horizontally before marinating helps the flavors penetrate and reduces cooking time.
This chicken pairs well with rice, potatoes, or a simple salad. Using a cast iron or metal baking dish is recommended since glass baking dishes may not withstand the high temperature safely. The garlic amount can be adjusted based on preference to intensify the marinade’s aroma. Cherry tomatoes can be substituted with other small ripe tomato varieties or diced larger tomatoes.
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 2 chicken breast
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Greek seasoning (see note 1)
- 4 cloves garlic , chopped (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon salt
To bake
- 1 cup cherry tomato see note 3
- ⅓ cup kalamata olives (see note 4)
- ½ red onion , sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese , crumbled
- 1 tablespoon oregano fresh leaves
Instructions
For the chicken
- Lay your chicken breasts flat on the chopping board and pat dry with kitchen paper.2 chicken breasts
- Use a large sharp knife, keeping the knife parallel to the chopping board cut sideways through the breast.
- Repeat with the second chicken breast.
Prepare the marinade
- Mix the olive oil, Greek seasoning, chopped garlic, and salt in a non-metallic bowl.¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil2 tbsp Greek seasoning4 cloves garlic1 tsp salt
- Add the chicken breast fillets and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 48 hours.
- Remember to remove the chicken from the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
To cook
- Preheat the oven to 450°F/230ºC
- Place the chicken in a cast iron or metal baking ovenproof dish (see note 5) and pour over the marinade.
- Bake the chicken for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, and add the halved tomato, olives, and sliced onion. Return the dish to the oven for 2 minutes.1 cup / 150 g cherry tomatoes⅓ cup kalamata olives½ red onion
- Remove from the oven and add the feta and oregano, then serve.½ cup / 60 g feta cheese1 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
Notes
- Greek seasoning can be store-bought or homemade using dried herbs and spices commonly associated with Greek cuisine.
- Adjust the garlic quantity to personal taste; more garlic will enhance the marinade’s flavor.
- Use ripe small tomatoes such as cherry or grape tomatoes; larger tomatoes can be diced as a substitute.
- Kalamata olives should have a meaty texture and moderate saltiness; any similar black olives may be used if unavailable.
- A cast iron or metal baking dish is preferred for oven safety at 450°F; avoid glass dishes for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 581mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 387IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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