Description
Mediterranean chicken with feta and olives blends robust Greek flavors into a simple weeknight dinner. Succulent chicken breasts roast alongside tangy olives and creamy feta, delivering a delightful meal you’ll savor with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup (50 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml) + ⅓ cup (80 ml) Greek salad dressing
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) dry white wine
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup (75 g) mixed olives (black, green, and kalamata)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally and gently pounding to achieve uniform ½-inch thickness. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) for optimal roasting.
- Marination: Immerse chicken in Greek salad dressing within a sealed container, allowing flavor infusion at room temperature for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper during this process.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully sear marinated chicken fillets until golden-brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a temporary plate.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze skillet with dry white wine, scraping caramelized remnants. Reduce wine by half, then incorporate minced garlic and butter. Add Greek dressing, chicken broth, honey, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer to create a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Assembly and Baking: If skillet is not oven-safe, transfer sauce to a baking dish. Nestle seared chicken into the sauce, generously sprinkle crumbled Feta cheese, and distribute cherry tomatoes and olives around the chicken. Bake for 12 minutes until chicken is completely cooked and cheese melts into a golden, bubbling layer.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let chicken absorb Greek dressing at room temperature for deep flavor infusion, enhancing overall taste and tenderness.
- Achieve Even Thickness: Butterfly and pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing dry spots.
- Sear for Golden Perfection: Create a rich, caramelized crust by searing chicken at medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side before baking.
- Cheese and Sauce Strategy: Sprinkle Feta generously and nestle chicken into sauce, allowing flavors to meld and create a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg