Greek Chicken Lemon Feta (Print version)

A delightful chicken preparation, marinated in lemon and topped with feta. Experience vibrant Mediterranean flavors for a healthy, easy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 lemon, juiced and zested
02 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper

→ Chicken

08 - 1 lb thin-sliced chicken breast
09 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Topping & Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
11 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and black pepper until well emulsified. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for serving.
02 - Add the thin-sliced chicken breast to the bowl with the remaining marinade. Use tongs to coat the chicken thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Place the marinated chicken in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
04 - Flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
05 - Transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Drizzle with the reserved marinade. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty as a finishing sauce, so every bite stays incredibly juicy
  • Thin chicken breasts cook in minutes, making this perfect for busy weeknights
  • That salty feta crumble on top takes it from dinner to something youd serve at a dinner party
02 -
  • Dont skip reserving that 1/4 cup of marinade; once the raw chicken has soaked in it, you cannot safely use the rest as a sauce
  • Thin breasts can go from perfectly cooked to dry in literally 60 seconds, so have your plate ready and check them early
  • The feta will soften slightly from the heat of the chicken, and thats exactly what you want it to do
03 -
  • If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally first so they cook evenly and stay juicy
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking
  • Pat the chicken really dry before adding it to the pan, or you'll end up steaming instead of searing
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