Lemon Feta Chicken
A bright and flavorful chicken dish infused with zesty lemon and topped with creamy, tangy feta cheese. This easy Mediterranean-inspired recipe is both light and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts or thighs
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Place chicken in the dish and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and olive oil.
- Pour mixture over chicken, coating evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Return to oven for 5 minutes until feta softens.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add cherry tomatoes or olives for extra flavor.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Swap feta with goat cheese if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Marinate chicken ahead for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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