Baked Feta Chicken

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 8 ounces Feta Cheese (block, crumbled later)
• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (optional, for extra aroma)
• ½ teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) and let it fully preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

2. Prepare Chicken

   In a mixing bowl, toss the cubed chicken with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

3. Arrange on Baking Sheet

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer, then scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around them. Crumble the feta block over the top, leaving a few larger chunks for meltiness.

   Time: PT3M

4. Bake

   Place the sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15‑18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) and the feta is golden and bubbling.

   Time: PT18M

   Temperature: 200°C

5. Finish Sauce

   While the chicken bakes, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the lemon juice and stir for 30 seconds; this will become a bright finishing drizzle.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Combine & Serve

   Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the lemon‑olive‑oil mixture over the baked chicken and tomatoes. Toss gently to coat the chicken with the melted feta sauce. Serve immediately over cooked pasta, rice, or quinoa.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

38 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g