Description
This Skillet Greek Chicken is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dinner made with yogurt-marinated chicken breasts, lemon, oregano, and garlic. Cooked in a skillet until golden and juicy, then topped with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, olives, and tzatziki, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a healthy bowl-style dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white grape juice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, oregano, lemon juice, olive oil, white grape juice vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add chicken breasts and coat well in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Remove chicken from the fridge 10–15 minutes before cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice if desired.
- Serve topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, olives, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh dill to the marinade or toppings.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts; adjust cook time slightly.
- Store chicken and toppings separately for best freshness.
- Delicious served hot or cold in bowls, wraps, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg