Description
A vibrant dish featuring succulent chicken marinated in a zingy blend of lemon, garlic, and oregano, topped with creamy feta and fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create the Flavorful Marinade: In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Cooking Surface: Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Chicken to Perfection: Remove chicken from marinade and grill or bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Add the Creamy Feta Topping: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the heat and top it generously with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish and Serve: Finally, garnish your Greek chicken with fresh parsley and serve it warm.
Notes
For maximum flavor, let the chicken marinate for a full hour if possible. This dish can be served with a Greek salad, roasted vegetables, or over couscous.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg