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Zesty Greek Chicken with Lemon & Feta

A flavorful Greek-inspired chicken dish marinated in lemon juice, herbs, and topped with feta cheese, perfect for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley. Serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.

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