Greek Chicken with Lemon and Feta (Printable Version)

Bright, juicy chicken with lemon marinade and feta topping. A quick Mediterranean meal perfect for busy weeknights.

# 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 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

→ Chicken

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

→ Topping and Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
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, 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.
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 to 5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
04 - Flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 3 to 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 lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, most of which is hands-off marinating time.
  • The lemon marinade keeps the chicken incredibly tender and flavorful without any fuss.
  • Feta and parsley on top make it feel like a restaurant dish you didn't have to leave home for.
02 -
  • Don't skip reserving some marinade before adding the chicken, using raw chicken marinade at the end isn't safe.
  • Thin-sliced chicken cooks fast, so watch it closely after the flip or it can go from juicy to rubbery in seconds.
03 -
  • Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking so it sears evenly and stays tender.
  • If your skillet isn't nonstick, make sure it's very hot and well-oiled before adding the chicken to prevent sticking.
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