Description
Sizzling skillet Greek chicken brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible herbs and spices. Crispy golden edges and tender meat promise a delightful journey through classic Greek cuisine you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (0.91 kilograms) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, diced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
Marinade and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce Ingredient:
- 3/4 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by whisking together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Immerse cubed chicken pieces thoroughly in the marinade, guaranteeing complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator approximately 15 minutes before cooking to equilibrate temperature.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully arrange marinated chicken pieces in a single, uncrowded layer to ensure optimal browning and prevent steaming.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a golden crust and cooking until internal temperature reaches safe consumption levels.
- Transfer perfectly cooked chicken to serving plates, creating an inviting presentation.
- Artfully garnish with freshly diced cucumber, ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives.
- Finish the dish with a generous drizzle of cool, creamy tzatziki sauce, enhancing the Mediterranean flavors and adding a refreshing element.
Notes
- Experiment with Greek yogurt marinades to tenderize chicken, keeping it moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Use a high-heat cooking method like skillet searing to develop a delicious golden-brown exterior while maintaining juicy chicken inside.
- Balance herb and acid ratios in marinade for optimal meat texture and taste, ensuring no single flavor overpowers the dish.
- Customize this recipe for different dietary needs by swapping feta with dairy-free alternatives or using plant-based protein options like tofu or tempeh.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for marination)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg