Description
Baked feta chicken brings Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Tangy feta, tender chicken, and simple seasonings create a quick meal that feels like a restaurant-quality experience in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 oz block feta cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your oven space by heating it precisely to 400°F and coating a ceramic baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Massage each chicken breast with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ensuring complete coverage on both surfaces.
- Arrange the 4 seasoned chicken breasts flat inside the prepared baking dish, creating comfortable spacing between each piece.
- Crumble the entire 4 oz feta block directly into the center region of the chicken, allowing some pieces to cascade onto the meat surface.
- Distribute 1 cup of cherry tomatoes around and between the chicken breasts, creating a colorful and balanced arrangement.
- Mince 3 fresh garlic cloves and sprinkle them evenly across the dish, ensuring aromatic distribution.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil slowly over the chicken, tomatoes, and feta, creating a light, glistening coating.
- Dust 1 teaspoon dried oregano across the entire dish, letting the herb settle naturally on each ingredient.
- Transfer the baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven and roast for precisely 25-30 minutes until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Finish by lightly drizzling 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce over the entire dish just before serving.
Notes
- Check chicken thickness to ensure even cooking, pounding breasts to uniform 1/2-inch thickness helps prevent dry spots.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can replace dried oregano for more vibrant flavor and complexity.
- For a Mediterranean twist, add sliced Kalamata olives or roasted red peppers around the chicken before baking.
- Dairy-free alternatives like plant-based feta or nutritional yeast work well for those avoiding traditional cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg