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baked chicken breast with feta cheese olives and tomatoes.
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Greek Baked Chicken Breast with Feta

Simple and easy Greek baked chicken breast marinated in a lemon herb dressing and baked until juicy and tender. Topped with crumbled feta, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and red onion for a flavorful Mediterranean chicken dinner that's also low-carb.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
marinate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil parsley, or oregano
  • 2 Pounds chicken breast boneless and skinless
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 small red onion chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and Prepare the veggies.
    chopped tomatoes, olives, and onions
  • In a small bowl whisk the 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium lemon juice, zest of 1 medium lemon, seasonings (1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or herbs of choice.
  • Season the 2 Pounds chicken breast with kosher salt and pepper on both sides and place in a medium oven-safe dish.
  • Pour over the prepared greek-style dressing over the chicken. If time allows, you can marinate the chicken for 1 hour, or overnight, keeping it in the oven dish. (Just before baking, allow it to sit for 30 minutes over the counter to get to room temp!)
    marinated greek chicken breast in a white dish
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes
  • Once the chicken is done (an internal thermometer inserted into each reads 165F), remove it from the oven. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes, then chop into large chunks and place back into the dish.
    baked sliced chicken breast in a white dish
  • Top with 1 cup chopped grape or cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives, 1 small red onion, and 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese.
    close up view of greek chicken breast
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.
  • Allow refrigerated chicken to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake uncovered for best results.
  • Broil for 4 to 5 minutes at the end if you want more color or to reduce excess liquid.
  • Use thin-sliced chicken breasts to reduce cook time to around 20 minutes.
  • Swap chicken breasts for boneless skinless thighs. You would need to bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Skip the feta to reduce calories and fat.
  • Dried herbs work in place of fresh. You can use 1 tsp dried for every 1 tbsp fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 1035mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg