Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta
A delicious Mediterranean-style chicken dish marinated in lemon juice and topped with creamy feta cheese, guaranteed to elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until well mixed.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Once marinated, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken earlier or overnight. Experiment with fresh herbs and complementary veggies for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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