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Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken

The ultimate comfort food, Greek Chicken is a delightful blend of juicy chicken and vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This easy weeknight dinner is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Try it tonight for a dish that is as delicious as it is satisfying!
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken fillets or small boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 jar roasted red bell peppers drained, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts drained, halved (optional)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes rinsed, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives drained (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey reduce to 1 tsp. if omitting sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup feta cheese (optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley (optional)

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife
  • Frying pan
  • Slow Cooker
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Wet Rub: Whisk all of the Wet Rub ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir until evenly coated. Let rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. If you refrigerate the chicken (more flavor!), let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, artichokes and olives, and stir to combine. Line the chicken on top without overlapping.
  3. Tightly cover the pan with foil and bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through (an instant read thermometer should register 165 degrees). Cooking time may be more or less depending on thickness of chicken.
  4. Garnish chicken with feta and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, etc. along with a big dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki. Season with salt and pepper to taste. See the post for lots of ways to serve this recipe!
  5. Add the chicken to a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker (or larger). Whisk all of the Wet Rub ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle it over the chicken, then turn the chicken until it’s evenly coated; line chicken in a single layer. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, bell peppers, artichokes and olives, around the chicken.
  6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours or 3 to 4 hours on LOW or until chicken is cooked through (an instant read thermometer should register 165 degrees). Cooking time may be more or less depending on thickness of chicken.
  7. Garnish chicken with feta and fresh parsley if desired. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice, mashed potatoes, etc. along with a big dollop of Greek yogurt or tzatziki. Season with salt and pepper to taste. See the post for lots of ways to serve this recipe!

Notes

  • Chicken: use any cut of chicken you like for this recipe (skin removed) and adjust the baking time as needed.
  • Marinate the chicken: if baking chicken instead of using the crockpot, I highly recommend marinating the chicken. The longer you marinate the chicken, the more tender it will become. If you don’t have time, however, don’t stress it.
  • Customize the add-ins: the add-ins are simply suggestions-you can add/swap any ingredients for your favs. You can even add vegetables like potatoes or green beans.
  • Don’t skip the yogurt! The tzatziki or Greek yogurt is a key component in this Greek Chicken. Its creamy consistency is needed to marry all of the ingredients together and its refreshing tanginess cuts through the robust chicken.
  • Make chicken and rice bowls: You can create a serving bowl bar and let everyone build their own Greek Chicken bowls – see the post for how I add roasted cauliflower and sweet potatoes.
  • To Store: the cooked Greek Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
  • To freeze: transfer the Greek Chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichokes and bell peppers to a freezer-safe, airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw chicken overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, let the casserole dish sit on the counter for 30 minutes, then bake as directed.
  • To reheat in a skillet: heat a tablespoon of olive oil in skillet and heat over medium low heat. Add chicken and bell peppers, etc. and heat until warmed through.
  • To reheat in the microwave: chop up the chicken so it reheats evenly then cook at for 60 seconds, then at 15 second intervals as needed until warmed through.