Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta Recipe
If you love fresh, tangy and comforting meals, this Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large lemon juiced and zested
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion sliced
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
Mix Lemon Marinade
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest and chicken broth. Whisk until smooth.
Marinate the Chicken
- Place chicken in the baking dish. Pour lemon mixture over the chicken. Let it sit 10–15 minutes.
Add Vegetables
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion around the chicken. They will roast and soak up the flavors.
Bake the Chicken
- Place the dish in the oven. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Add Feta Cheese
- Remove dish from oven. Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
Broil for Extra Flavor
- Switch oven to broil. Place dish under broiler 3–5 minutes until feta slightly browns and softens.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken. Serve hot with roasted vegetables and your favorite side.
Notes
- Marinate longer: For more flavor, marinate chicken 1–2 hours in the fridge.
- Add olives: Greek olives enhance the authentic flavor of this dish.
- Use bone-in chicken: Juicier and more flavorful than boneless.
- Vegetable swaps: Bell peppers, zucchini, or eggplant work well with this recipe.
- Make it creamy: Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt on top before serving.