Description
This Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta is a flavorful and fresh dish that brings Mediterranean flavors to your table. The chicken is marinated in a tangy lemon-garlic marinade with a hint of smoked paprika and oregano, then seared to golden perfection. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, this dish is both light and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 + a pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
- 1 pound of thin-sliced chicken breast
Garnish
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- Additional wedges of lemon
Instructions
- Make Marinade and Marinate:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until the marinade is well emulsified. Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade for later use. Add the chicken to the bowl with the remaining marinade, making sure each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. - Cook Chicken:
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is heated, add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Sear the chicken until the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken over and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. - To Finish:
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle the reserved marinade over the chicken. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve with additional lemon wedges for an extra burst of citrus. Enjoy!
Notes
- The chicken can be marinated for up to 1-2 hours for more intense flavor.
- For extra smokiness, you can add a pinch of smoked paprika to the garnish.
- You can grill the chicken instead of pan-frying it for a different flavor.
- This recipe pairs beautifully with a Greek salad or roasted vegetables.
- If you don’t have thin-sliced chicken, you can use whole chicken breasts, but you will need to adjust the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Chicken
- Method: Pan-frying, Marinating
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg