Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish that combines juicy chicken marinated in lemon-herb mix with hearty chickpeas and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Combine the chickpeas and crumbled feta in a large bowl.
- Slice the cooked chicken and add it to the bowl with chickpeas and feta.
- Toss everything together gently, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate well for better flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg