Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
288 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta
Description
This Greek Chicken recipe starts with a marinade combining lemon juice and zest, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. The marinade acts both as a tenderizer and flavor enhancer, imparting tangy and aromatic herbal notes to the thinly sliced chicken breast. After marinating for thirty minutes, the chicken is cooked in a hot skillet to develop a golden brown crust and cooked through while keeping moist.
The reserved portion of the marinade is drizzled over the cooked chicken, adding freshness and acidity. Finishing the dish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese adds layers of herbal brightness and creamy saltiness, creating a balance that complements the zesty chicken. This preparation is quick and highlights the Mediterranean flavors through simple, fresh ingredients.
The dish can be served as a main course with sides such as salad or grains, where the lemon and feta provide distinctive flavor accents.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic finely minced, or 1 tsp dried garlic powder, cloves
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp sea salt pinch
- ¼ tsp black pepper coarse
- 1 pound chicken breast thin sliced
GARNISH:
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- ¼ cup parsley fresh chopped
- lemon wedges, additional
Instructions
MAKE MARINADE AND MARINATE:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, and all of the spices. Give a mix until well combined and emulsified. Set aside ¼ cup of the marinade for later.
- Then, add the chicken to the remaining marinade. Toss with tongs to ensure each cutlet is fully coated. Cover with saran wrap and place into the fridge for thirty minutes.
COOK CHICKEN:
- When ready, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, drizzle in olive oil and place the chicken into the pan. Sear until the bottom is nicely golden brown. Once achieved, flip the chicken and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until white in the middle and juices run clear once cut into it.
TO FINISH:
- Finally, transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the chicken. Sprinkle the top with fresh chopped parsley and feta cheese.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 506mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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