Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken marinated in lemon and garlic, topped with tangy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemons (juice)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are well-coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts, searing them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden.
- After searing, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously on top of the chicken. Optionally, add some lemon slices for extra flavor.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, remove the skillet from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Marinate the chicken the night before for deeper flavors. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with feta
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg