Kio’s Recipes
Lemon Feta Chicken
4 servings
servings10 minutes
active time30 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 pounds chicken breast (cut or pounded into thin cutlets)
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons greek seasoning
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, from one lemon)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions
Combine the chicken cutlets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and greek seasoning. Mix to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add remaining tablespoon of oil.Once hot, lay 3-4 chicken cutlets in a single layer in the pan. Let sear for 3 minutes then flip and cook an additional 2-4 minutes or until it is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)Remove from pan and repeat until all cutlets are cooked.
Make the lemon feta topping by combining feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, and dill. Stir together mashing with a fork as you go to get everything well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return chicken to skillet and top with lemon feta topping, then garnish with additional herbs.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
451 kcal
Total Fat
23 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Unsaturated Fat
13 g
Trans Fat
0.03 g
Cholesterol
170 mg
Sodium
1150 mg
Total Carbohydrate
6 g
Dietary Fiber
0.1 g
Total Sugars
0.3 g
Protein
52 g
4 servings
servings10 minutes
active time30 minutes
total time