Description
Mediterranean chicken with feta and olives brings robust Greek island flavors to dinner tables. Succulent chicken breasts dance with salty feta, tangy olives, and aromatic herbs, inviting you to savor Mediterranean warmth on a plate.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup mixed olives (black, green, and kalamata)
Liquid and Seasoning Components:
- ½ cup + ⅓ cup Greek salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C) to ensure a perfect roasted texture for the chicken.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, creating thinner, more uniform fillets. Gently pound between plastic wrap to achieve an even ½-inch thickness, promoting consistent cooking and maintaining moisture.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then immerse in Greek salad dressing within a sealed container. Let the fillets absorb the marinade at ambient temperature for 20 minutes, allowing deep flavor penetration.
- Warm olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place marinated chicken fillets and sear until a golden-brown crust forms, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared chicken to a temporary plate.
- Deglaze the skillet with dry white wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the caramelized remnants. Reduce the wine by half, then incorporate minced garlic and butter, stirring until the garlic releases its aromatic essence.
- Introduce additional Greek dressing, chicken broth, honey, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet. Simmer the mixture, allowing it to thicken and develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- If the skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the sauce to a baking dish. Nestle the seared chicken into the sauce, generously sprinkle crumbled Feta cheese over the top, and distribute cherry tomatoes and olives around the chicken.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches complete doneness and the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling layer.
Notes
- Marinating transforms bland chicken into a flavor-packed Mediterranean delight by infusing Greek dressing’s tangy essence directly into the meat.
- Searing creates a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and develops rich caramelized notes, ensuring each bite remains succulent and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg