Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta Recipe
This Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender, marinated thin-sliced chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. Infused with citrusy lemon, garlic, and aromatic oregano, and topped with creamy feta and fresh parsley, it brings a refreshing Mediterranean taste to your table that’s perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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Marinade and Chicken
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 tsp dried garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp plus a pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 pound thin-sliced chicken breast
Topping and Garnish
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Additional wedges of lemon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the marinade is well emulsified. Reserve 1/4 cup of this mixture for drizzling over the cooked chicken later.
- Marinate Chicken: Add thin-sliced chicken breasts to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Use tongs to evenly coat each piece with the marinade. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Heat Skillet: Place a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When heated, add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Cook Chicken – First Side: Place the marinated chicken slices into the hot skillet carefully. Cook on the first side for 4-5 minutes until it achieves a golden brown crust.
- Cook Chicken – Second Side: Flip each chicken piece and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes more or until the chicken is fully cooked through and juices run clear when cut.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the cooked chicken breasts to a serving plate. Drizzle the reserved marinade evenly over the top, then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Serve with additional lemon wedges for extra brightness and enjoy your flavorful Greek chicken.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the chicken slices are thin to allow even cooking and better marinade absorption.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest to maximize the citrus flavor.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, dried garlic powder is a suitable substitute.
- You can serve this dish alongside a Greek salad or some fluffy rice for a complete meal.
- Marinating the chicken longer than 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) can deepen the flavor even more but avoid excessive marination to prevent texture changes.
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