Description
Skillet Greek Chicken is a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts cooked with herbs, lemon, and classic Greek ingredients like cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese. Prepared quickly on the stovetop, this one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs wonderfully with rice, couscous, or pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
Vegetables and Toppings
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs or breasts with olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade flavors.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Top the chicken with crumbled feta cheese and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Allow the cheese to warm slightly before serving.
- Serve: Serve the skillet Greek chicken warm alongside rice, couscous, or pita bread for a complete Mediterranean meal experience.
Notes
- This dish can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for quick weeknight meals.
- For extra vegetables, add fresh spinach or sliced zucchini to the skillet when sautéing the tomatoes and olives.
- Using chicken thighs will give a juicier texture, while chicken breasts make it leaner.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
