Greek Chicken
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Greek Chicken recipe, bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated in a fragrant blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, and thyme for a zesty and herbaceous kick, then baked to tender perfection. Topped with tangy feta cheese, briny Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley, this dish is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this oven-baked recipe is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with a crisp Greek salad or roasted vegetables. Discover the essence of Greek cuisine in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves (minced), dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl with the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1-2 hours, for deeper flavor.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
While the oven is preheating, thinly slice the red onion and set aside.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Discard any leftover marinade.
Arrange the sliced red onion and kalamata olives around the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the chicken with feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Greek chicken warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired, alongside a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.6 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.3 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 5163 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
