This elegant entrée can work as a wonderful dinner for two or as a buffet-friendly option. Easy Baked Greek Chicken is packed full of wonderful seasonings that even the most discriminating of tastes will enjoy. The thinly sliced and juicy chicken is marinated in a bountiful bouquet of Mediterranean flavors that’s ready to mingle with any side you could think of. The next time you are faced with the dilemma of what to make for a special date or spectacular feast, Easy Baked Greek Chicken is versatile and ready to impress all your important guests. Open your door to a fresh new dish that’s ready to be loved!
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more, to taste, for cooking
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, or 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarse
- 1 pound chicken breast, thinly sliced
Optional toppings:
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a large mixing bowl, add the lemon juice, the lemon zest, the extra-virgin olive oil, the garlic, the dried oregano, the smoked paprika, the sea salt, and the black pepper and mix until well-combined and emulsified.
Step 2 –In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of the marinade mixture and set aside.
Step 3 –Add the chicken breast pieces to the remaining marinade, toss until fully coated, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate, about 30 minutes.
Step 4 –In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat the additional extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 5 –Add the chicken breast pieces to the oil and sear, flipping once, until they are golden-brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 6 –While the chicken breast pieces are cooking, in a small pan on the stovetop or in the microwave in a small microwave-safe bowl, slightly warm the reserved marinade. Do not overcook.
Step 7 –Transfer the chicken breast pieces to a large serving plate and drizzle them with the pan juices and the warmed marinade.
Step 8 –Top the chicken breast pieces with the feta cheese and the parsley and garnish with the lemon wedges.
Step 9 –Plate and serve.
