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Lemon Feta Chicken

Lemon Feta Chicken

Discover why this Lemon Feta Chicken recipe is a game-changer for quick, flavorful meals. Perfectly crispy feta meets zesty lemon and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • a pinch red pepper flakes
  • 4 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow), sliced
  • 1-2 Fresno chilies, seeded and sliced
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 225 g block of feta cheese, dried
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill)
  • Cooked aromatic rice (optional, for serving)

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or oven-safe dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (220°C).
  2. In a large baking dish, toss the chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, ginger, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add the bell peppers, Fresno chilies, shallots, and garlic, mixing everything until evenly coated.
  4. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes.
  5. While the chicken bakes, coat the feta block in cornstarch.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently place the feta in the pan.
  7. Cook the feta for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper for the vinaigrette.
  9. Once the chicken and veggies are done, arrange them on plates.
  10. Crumble the crispy feta over the top and sprinkle with fresh herbs.
  11. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To amp up the flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mix for 30 minutes before roasting. It makes a world of difference in depth of flavor.
If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently in the oven to retain the crispiness of the feta.
For longer storage, freeze the roasted chicken and veggies separately from the feta and vinaigrette. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Consider doubling the vinaigrette recipe and keeping it in a jar for use on salads or grilled veggies—it’s great!
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