Lemon Feta Chicken

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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

• 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