Description
This Baked Chicken with Crispy Feta & Vinaigrette recipe is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines juicy chicken, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty vinaigrette. The result is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Feta & Tomatoes:
- 6 oz block of feta cheese, sliced into thick planks
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
Vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Prepare the dish: Arrange the chicken and cherry tomatoes in the pan, season with salt, pepper, and oregano, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add feta: Nestle the feta slices among the chicken and tomatoes.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the feta is golden and crispy.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Finish: Spoon the vinaigrette over the cooked chicken and tomatoes. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 1 hour before baking.
- Serve over rice, couscous, or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
