Lemon Feta Chicken

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This Lemon Feta Chicken is the perfect quick and healthy meal that's about to become a weeknight favorite. The delicious and creamy, lemony feta topping elevates this greek chicken to the next level! It looks and tastes impressive, but is surprisingly EASY to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings: Servings

Calories: 451kcal

Ingredients

For the Chicken

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

For the Lemon Feta topping

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

Instructions

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.

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