Description
Easy Skillet Greek Chicken is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner featuring tender chicken, vibrant herbs, zesty spices, and fresh vegetables. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pan dish combines juicy chicken thighs or breasts with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and plant-based feta cheese, creating a simple, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (natural)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (natural)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural)
- 3 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
Finishing Touches & Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup plant-based feta cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon (natural)
- Lemon juice (natural), for finishing
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken and marinade: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Drizzle lemon juice and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce over the chicken. Let it marinate briefly while preparing the other ingredients.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and sliced red onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Brown the chicken: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on one side, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Add tomatoes and olives: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Allow the juices to mingle in the pan, cooking for another 5 minutes. The tomatoes will soften and release their color and flavor into the dish.
- Finish with fresh touches: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and plant-based feta cheese over the chicken. Add a final squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors just before removing the skillet from heat.
Notes
- Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness and juiciness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary to brown the chicken properly.
- Use a heavy skillet such as cast iron or stainless steel for even heat distribution.
- Fresh herbs added at the end enhance flavor and visual appeal.
- Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes off heat to lock in juices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, Mediterranean chicken, skillet chicken, easy dinner, quick chicken recipe, plant-based feta, gluten free
