Greek Chicken Lemon Feta (Printable)

Bright, juicy chicken infused with lemon and Mediterranean spices, crowned with tangy feta. A quick and healthy meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How-To:

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 under five minutes but tastes like youve been planning it all day
  • Thin sliced chicken means dinner is ready faster than delivery would arrive
  • That feta and parsley finish makes everything look restaurant gorgeous without any effort
02 -
  • Thin sliced chicken can go from perfectly cooked to dry in seconds, so pull it from the heat as soon as it feels firm
  • Reserving some marinade before adding the chicken prevents any cross contamination concerns
  • The feta tastes best sprinkled on at the end rather than cooked, keeping its creamy texture intact
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness if you cant find thin sliced ones at the store
  • Pat the chicken dry before adding it to the hot pan for the best golden sear
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute
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