Description
A flavorful dish of marinated chicken breasts topped with feta cheese and fresh parsley, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemons (juiced)
- 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
- Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven: As you approach the end of the marinating time, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear the chicken: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the marinated chicken breasts in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add feta and lemon: Once the chicken is nicely browned, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese generously over the top.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and garnish: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg