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The Best Mediterranean Chicken Recipe in 30 Mins!

Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

This Mediterranean Chicken recipe combines juicy, lemony chicken breasts with fresh tomatoes, olives, and feta for a flavorful, healthy dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 413.6 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Citrus juicer (optional)
  • Serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic paste
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 4 small tomatoes diced, about 1 1/2 cups
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • Handful of fresh parsley stems removed, leaves chopped
  • Crumbled feta cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
    Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, sauté garlic and chopped red onion until fragrant and soft.
    In the same pan, sauté garlic and chopped red onion until fragrant and soft.
  • Add diced tomatoes, green olives, remaining oregano, and cook for 5 minutes.
    Add diced tomatoes, green olives, remaining oregano, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Pour in white wine, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
    Pour in white wine, lemon juice, and chicken broth; simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sides like Greek Salad.
    The Best Mediterranean Chicken Recipe in 30 Mins!