Description
Bright, tangy Greek Chicken baked in a lemony garlic marinade, topped with crumbled feta for a savory finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and pound to even thickness if necessary. Arrange in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, zest, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, coating thoroughly. Scatter crumbled feta on top. Bake for 30–35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.
Notes
Tastes great with rice, orzo, or a Greek salad. Can be marinated ahead of time for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg