Description
Savory Greek chicken baked with lemon, garlic, oregano, and creamy feta cheese for a comforting Mediterranean dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 large lemons
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish lightly.
- Whisk olive oil lemon juice garlic oregano salt and pepper together.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish and pour remaining marinade over the top.
- Sprinkle feta cheese evenly over the chicken.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let the chicken rest for several minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for stronger flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest taste.
- Serve with rice roasted potatoes or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 115