Greek Chicken Lemon and Feta (Printable Version)

Bright, juicy chicken marinated in lemon and topped with feta. Mediterranean flavors for a quick, healthy meal.

# Components:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 lemon, juiced and zested
02 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
03 - 3 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 tsp dried garlic powder
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

# Method Steps:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in minutes but transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary
  • Its the kind of dinner that makes you feel like you're eating somewhere sunny and carefree
02 -
  • Don't marinate longer than an hour or the lemon will start to break down the chicken texture too much
  • Letting the chicken come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking helps it cook more evenly
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before adding it to the marinade for better adhesion
  • Let the cooked chicken rest for 2 minutes before topping so it stays juicier
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