This incredible Mediterranean Chicken with Feta is a hearty meal that's loaded with Greek flavors! Made in one-pan, this is perfect for busy weeknights but tasty enough to serve to company.
Low-carb but still flavorful, you'll love the simple prep and cook. This dish tastes fancy but it's so easy to make, so you'll love having it in your recipe rotation.
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🩵 About This Recipe
You're going to love this dish! I have served it to family and guests and received so many compliments. This Mediterranean Chicken with Feta Bake is easy to prepare and doesn't require a list of a gazillion ingredients.
Featuring a homemade Mediterranean-inspired salsa, juicy chicken, and salty feta cheese, you'll feel like you're dining right on the coast with this amazingly easy chicken dish.
At the end of a busy and tiring day, I often just don't have the brainpower left to do that much coordinating. Dishes like this Breaded Lemon Chicken, that can be popped in the oven, make it easy on my brain and my remaining energy levels!
What readers are saying...
This is an amazing recipe that's just bursting with flavor. And, I love that it's lower in carbs!
- Jennifer
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- lemon juice - adds great tangy freshness.
- olive oil - good olive oil adds great Mediterranean flavor.
- dried oregano, salt, and pepper - simple ingredients to flavor the chicken.
- boneless skinless chicken breasts - you can substitute with chicken thighs; however if you're using bone-in with skin, I'd recommend removing the skin.
- feta cheese crumbles - adds delicious salty, cheesy flavor!
- green onions - for light onion flavor.
- tomatoes, red onions, and black olives - though these optional, they add great Mediterranean-style salsa flavor.
🔪 Let's Make Mediterranean Chicken with Feta!
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Make Marinade
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt. and pepper.
Marinate Chicken
Pour the marinade into a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken breasts, massaging the chicken to get everything coated. Refrigerate for one to two hours.
Make Salsa
Combine olives, tomato, onion, and parsley.
Bake
Place chicken in a baking dish, top with cheese and green onions, and place in the oven. Cook for about 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked. Top with salsa if desired and enjoy!
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Try to use chicken breasts that are somewhat even in size and thickness so they all cook evenly.
- An instant read thermometer can help check for doneness. As soon as the chicken reaches an internal temp of at least 165 degrees, it's good to go.
- For juicy, tender chicken, allow it to sit tented under some tinfoil for 5 to 10 minutes after baking. This will allow some of the juices to circulate and the foil will prevent them from escaping as steam.
❔ FAQs
Chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Use an instant read meat thermometer to be sure!
The simple answer is don't over bake! 😀 Seriously though, investing in a good instant read thermometer will help you cook chicken confidently and never dry it out. Here's another good tip though: Tenting it under foil for 5-10 minutes after cooking will allow the juices to redistribute into the chicken, which also helps.
The salsa for the Mediterranean Feta Chicken Bake is totally optional, but I highly recommend making it! It adds a great fresh flavor to this delicious meal!
Depending on the size and thickness of the chicken breasts, this meal only takes about 30-40 minutes to cook!
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use Kalamata olives instead of black olives for a more traditional Mediterranean flavor.
- Fresh dill or basil can also be used alongside the parsley.
- Pair with some grilled zucchini or roasted peppers for additional Mediterranean flair.
Kristin's Kitchen Tip
Marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours for the best flavor, but avoid marinating much longer, as the lemon juice can start to break down the meat and make it mushy.
🥡 Storage and Reheating
Transfer cooled leftover chicken to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Keep the salsa stored separately for best results. The chicken can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Be sure to thaw it fully in the fridge before reheating for best results.
To reheat, place in the oven at 325 degrees until heated through. You can also heat individual portions in the microwave. Start with 1 minute and then continue to heat in 30 second intervals.
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🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Serve this Greek chicken with feta over couscous, rice, or orzo. Pair with some simple roasted potatoes or a light green salad, and add some warm pita bread on the side to pull it all together!
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Mediterranean Chicken with Feta
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
For the optional Mediterranean salsa:
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (for color)
Instructions
One to two hours prior to cooking:
- Mix the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl.¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Pour the marinade into a large ziplock bag. Add the chicken breasts, close the bag squeezing most of the air out, and squish the chicken around a little to get it all coated. Place the bag in the refrigerator for one to two hours.4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
One hour prior to serving:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place chicken in a baking dish, top with the feta and green onions and place in the oven.½ cup feta cheese crumbles, 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- Optional: While the chicken is cooking, combine the tomato, onion, olives, and parsley to make the Mediterranean-style salsa, if desired.2 large tomatoes, chopped, ½ cup chopped red onion, ½ cup sliced black olives, 2 tablespoon finely chopped parsley (for color)
- Cook for about 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is done.
- Serve the lemon feta chicken topped with the optional tomato, onion, and olive mixture.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts that are similar in size and thickness so they cook evenly.
- Marinate the chicken for 1-2 hours for the best flavor, but avoid marinating much longer, as the lemon juice can start to break down the meat and make it mushy.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness. The chicken is ready when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Let the chicken rest under loosely tented foil for 5-10 minutes after baking to keep it juicy and tender.
- Swap the black olives for Kalamata olives for a more traditional Mediterranean flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of fresh dill or basil along with the parsley.
- Serve with grilled zucchini or roasted peppers for even more Mediterranean flair.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve over rice, couscous, or orzo.
- Pair with roasted potatoes or a crisp green salad.
- Serve with warm pita bread on the side.
Storage:
- Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store the Mediterranean salsa separately for the freshest flavor and texture.
- Freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. (The salsa is best made fresh rather than frozen.)
- Reheat the chicken gently in the oven at 325 degrees, or in the microwave until heated through.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in April 2013, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in Jul 2026.
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Patty at Spoonabilities says
This sounds delicious! I love all the flavors and the feta cheese on top. Can't wait to try this recipe!
Kristin says
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
We absolutely love this chicken recipe! The Mediterranean flavors are on point and so delicious!
Kristin says
Yay! So glad to hear that. Thanks for stopping by!
Emily Liao says
Loved all the mediterranean flavors in this! Definitely will become a staple in my household 🙂
Kristin says
Thanks, Emily. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Jennifer Allen says
This is an amazing recipe that's just bursting with flavor. And, I love that it's lower in carbs!
Kristin says
Thanks, Jennifer!
Colleen says
I love this Mediterranean salsa. It's so delicious on the chicken and I think it will be just as good on fish. Thanks for the recipe!
Kristin says
Yes, I agree, the salsa would definitely be delicious on fish as well. 🙂
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
This does sound so yummy. I adore feta! I haven't tried it, but I've heard, for a fast way to marinate, use a food sealer system (the kind that takes all the air out) I think the lemon with the feta and the oregano flavors of this dish would be wonderful! I'll be giving this one a try for sure!
Kristin King says
I have heard that those food sealers work well, too. Would love to try that someday. Thanks for stopping by, Renee!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
This sounds yummy!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kristin says
Sure! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Tina Verrelli says
This looks like it would be a winner in my house too!! Thanks!!
Kristin says
Thanks, Tina! Love, love, LOVE the PB & Fluff push pop idea you came up with! I posted a link to it on my FB page! 🙂
Tina Verrelli says
She loved it Kristin! Worked great! Wants me to do it again tomorrow! Would be cute with jelly too (but she doesn't like jelly)
Are we connected on Pinterest?? - just started a lunchbox love, group board, I can add you if you like.
Tina
Kristin says
Oh great, so glad it worked well! Another idea is to use Nutella, YUM! We weren't connected on Pinterest...I just went out there and followed all your boards. I see the lunchbox board! Love it!
Tina Verrelli says
MMM - Nutella - YUM! Yes decided to try to start a lunchbox group board - I found group boards really helpful in getting some traffic back to my site. Pinterest has surpassed FB in traffic.
Greg King says
This is a very good chicken dish!
Kristin says
Thanks, hon!!! Glad you liked it!