{"id":18729,"date":"2026-02-25T19:34:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=18729"},"modified":"2026-02-25T19:34:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T17:34:25","slug":"greek-oven-baked-chicken-with-feta-lemon-and-garlic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=18729","title":{"rendered":"Greek oven-baked chicken with feta, lemon and garlic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is the ultimate “set it and forget it” Mediterranean dinner. The magic happens when the salty feta<\/strong> begins to soften and brown in the oven, mingling with the chicken juices, lemon, and oregano<\/strong> to create a built-in sauce that begs for a piece of crusty bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The secret to keeping the chicken juicy while getting the feta “crusty” is using bone-in, skin-on thighs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf57 Mediterranean “One-Pan” Greek Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4\u20136<\/strong> Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on for maximum flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 200g (7oz)<\/strong> Feta cheese, broken into large chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1<\/strong> Large lemon (half sliced into rounds, half juiced)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 4\u20135<\/strong> Cloves of garlic, smashed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1<\/strong> Red onion, cut into thick wedges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup<\/strong> Cherry tomatoes (optional, but they add great juice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bc cup<\/strong> Extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tsp<\/strong> Dried oregano<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Salt & Black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    The Easy Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. The Marinade (2 mins):<\/strong> In a large bowl or directly in your baking dish, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, smashed garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The Toss:<\/strong> Add the chicken thighs, onion wedges, and lemon slices. Toss everything until the chicken is well-coated.Tip:<\/strong> If you have time, let it sit for 20 minutes; if not, go straight to the oven!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The “Feta Bed”:<\/strong> Arrange the chicken skin-side up. Tuck the chunks of feta<\/strong> and cherry tomatoes in the gaps between the chicken pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. The Bake:<\/strong> Roast at 200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F)<\/strong> for 35\u201345 minutes<\/strong>.\n
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      • The chicken skin should be golden and crispy, and the feta should have charred, golden edges.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udca1 Why This Recipe is a Winner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Self-Basting:<\/strong> As the chicken skin renders, the fat flavors the onions and tomatoes, creating a rich “liquid gold” at the bottom of the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Warm Feta:<\/strong> Unlike cold feta in a salad, baked feta becomes “creamy-tart” and loses its aggressive bite, acting more like a warm sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83d\udc75 Grandma\u2019s “Greek Holiday” Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • The Potato Shortcut:<\/strong> If you want a full meal in one pan, add cubed potatoes<\/strong> to the dish. Just make sure they are cut small (about 2cm) so they cook in the same time as the chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The Herb Finish:<\/strong> Always sprinkle fresh parsley<\/strong> or a few Kalamata olives<\/strong> over the dish the moment it comes out of the oven. The residual heat will wake up the aromatics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            \ud83e\udd67 Pro Tip for “Extra Crisp”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            For the last 5 minutes of cooking, turn on the broiler (grill)<\/strong> setting. This will give the chicken skin that “glass-like” crunch and turn the feta into beautiful caramelized nuggets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            \ud83e\udd57 Serving Suggestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Serve this directly from the pan. The juices at the bottom are the best part\u2014pour them over some fluffy rice<\/strong>, couscous<\/strong>, or just use warm pita bread<\/strong> to mop it all up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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