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partial overhead view of baked greek chicken in a rectangular baking pan.

Baked Greek Chicken Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Classic Mediterranean ingredients fill out this easy baked chicken breast dish for a tasty dinner!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For Topping

  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives pitted
  • ½ lemon cut into thin slices

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spay a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
    overhead view of ingredients for baked greek chicken.
  • Place the raw chicken breasts into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • In a medium bowl, stir the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together until well mixed.
    ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    overhead view of greek marinade in a white bowl.
  • Pour the mixture evenly over the raw chicken breasts.
    4 raw chicken breasts in a rectangular baking dish with greek marinade poured over them.
  • Place in the oven to bake (uncovered) for 40-45 minutes, or until 165°F.
    4 baked greek chicken breasts in a rectangular baking dish.
  • Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven and arrange the remaining ingredients into the baking dish (tomatoes, feta, red onion, olives and lemon slices) with the baked chicken. These ingredients don’t need to be baked – they are just placed in the baking dish as is with the baked chicken.
    1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, ½ cup sliced red onion, ¼ cup kalamata olives, ½ lemon
    overhead view of baked greek chicken in a rectangular baking dish.
  • Serve chicken hot.

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Notes

  • Chicken is done once the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. Watch that the chicken isn’t overcooked or it will dry out. Always check the thickest chicken breast first by inserting the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breast.
Storage: Store baked Greek chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 841mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg