Name: Greek Chicken
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp feta cheese, plus more if desired; 1/2 cup(s) cucumber, deseeded and diced; 1 batch of cucumber relish, see above; 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp red chili flakes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Greek Chicken Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 23, 2024

This Greek chicken recipe features juicy chicken thighs seasoned with dried oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. It is topped with a zesty cucumber feta relish that will delight your tastebuds.

Dinner

Mediterranean

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

feta cheese, plus more if desired

1/2 cup(s)

cucumber, deseeded and diced

batch of cucumber relish, see above

1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken thighs

1 tsp

red chili flakes

1 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1 tsp

olive oil

garlic cloves, minced

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Directions 7 steps | 28 Minutes

Step 1

Make the cucumber relish. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Greek Chicken Recipe: Make the cucumber relish.

Step 2

Add the feta cheese and the cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat. Set aside. (See notes)

Greek Chicken Recipe: Add the feta cheese and the cucumber to the bowl and toss to coat.

Step 3

Season the chicken with red chili flakes, dried oregano, pepper and salt.

Step 4

In a small sauté pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 5

When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan. Cook one side until golden brown, flip the chicken and reduce the heat to low. Allow the chicken to finish cooking, about 10-12 minutes.