Description
Discover how to make homemade Mediterranean chicken cutlets that are juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 3 tablespoons extra‑virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup sun‑dried tomatoes
- chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.,Place the chicken cutlets in the bowl, turning to coat each piece.
- Let them marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.,Preheat a large skillet over medium‑high heat.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil and sear the cutlets for 3‑4 minutes per side, until golden brown.,Transfer the skillet to a pre‑heated oven (375°F / 190°C) and bake for an additional 8‑10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).,While the chicken finishes cooking, stir the sun‑dried tomatoes, olives, and feta into the pan juices to create a quick Mediterranean sauce.,Remove the chicken from the oven, spoon the sauce over each cutlet, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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