Greek Lemon Herb Chicken with Feta

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    JR
    JR

    10 months ago

    Cuisine: Greek
    Categories: Grilling

    This Greek-inspired chicken dish is bursting with fresh flavors of lemon, herbs, and salty feta cheese. It's a simple yet elegant dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.

    Greek Lemon Herb Chicken with Feta recipe - Greek medium difficulty dish
    chicken
    healthy
    herbs
    lemon
    feta cheese

    Difficulty: MEDIUM

    Prep Time: 1 hour

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

    Serving Size: Serves 4

    Ingredients:

    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:

    1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, and thyme.
    2. Add chicken breasts to a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
    4. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper.
    5. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
    6. Sprinkle feta cheese over the grilled chicken before serving.
    7. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon slices.