This delicious Balsamic Chicken with Greek Salsa and Feta is packed with bright and bold flavors and will surely become a hit in your house!
Greetings! The temperatures are finally starting to warm up (or in south Florida’s case, really really starting to warm up) and when the temps get higher, I find myself wanting something bright and flavorful to eat. Balsamic Chicken with Greek Salsa and Feta fits the bill!
This Balsamic Chicken with Greek Salsa and Feta is perfect for a warm evening or even a warm afternoon. This easy dinner is packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors, such as lemon, parsley, tomatoes, olives and feta and trust me…this dish is a crowd pleaser!
Let’s get this party started
I start out by marinating my chicken in a balsamic marinade. Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon, salt, pepper, Italian Seasoning, and garlic powder together until well combined. Pour over 1 1/2 – 2 lbs of chicken breasts (I halve them for a quicker cooking time) and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
Now, if you have it super together (sadly I do not, most of the time), you could mix this marinade up in the morning and allow your chicken to marinate all day, but if 30 minutes is all you have….it’s totally A-OK!
Once you have your chicken sitting off to the side, you can start on the star of this show…the Greek Salsa! Seriously people this is what makes this dish DIVINE! In a large bowl mix your diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, olives, peppers, parsley, lemon and seasonings. Stir well to combine and, as always, taste to make sure you have enough seasoning and adjust accordingly.
Feta Ya Mean
I keep the feta to the side and serve over top of the salsa, once the dish is plated. Speaking of Feta, I LOVE the large blocks soaked in brine that you crumble up as needed. You can use the pre-crumbled (is that even a word?) if you’d like, but I find the brine soaked Feta to have so much more flavor.
I baked this balsamic chicken for this recipe, but grilling would be perfect on a warm summer day. I pre-heated my oven to 425 degrees and then baked for approximately 8 minutes per side. Grilling would probably be similarly timed. Either way, watch your chicken so it cooks until the juices run clear, but it doesn’t dry out.
Plate it up!
When the chicken is done, I serve it along side rice or quinoa, top it with the Greek Salsa and sprinkle fresh Feta on top. This dish will impress your whole family and you will devour the leftovers! This Balsamic Chicken with Greek Salsa and Feta is a MUST-MAKE this week! Add it to the menu today!
PS… warm rice with the salsa and feta on top makes for an excellent light lunch the next day 🙂
Happy Eating!
~Nancy
- 1½ - 2 lbs Chicken Breasts, halved
- Balsamic Marinade:
- ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ¾ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- Greek Salsa
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
- ¾ cup Red Bell Pepper, diced (can use any color)
- ½ cup Red Onion, diced
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives, diced
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 TB Parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- Pinch of Garlic Powder, a tiny amount will do
- Block of Feta in brine
- **Optional**
- Extra Lemon and chopped parsley may be used for serving
- Serve with Rice or Quinoa (follow package directions)
- Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees
- Start cooking Rice or Quinoa (if serving with a grain)
- Whisk the marinade together until well combined and place chicken breasts halves in for a minimum of 30 minutes (longer is fine)
- While chicken is marinating, make Greek Salsa
- Add all Salsa ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. Tasting to make sure you have enough seasoning
- Bake chicken for 8 minutes per side, cooking until the juices are clear and no pink remains (cooking times may vary depending on the oven or grill you use)
- Place a ½ cup of rice or quinoa (if desired) on a plate, top with 1 or 2 chicken breasts, ¼ cup Greek Salsa and a few tablespoons of fresh crumbled Feta
- Sprinkle with fresh lemon and chopped parsley if desired
- Serve immediately
If you like this Balsamic Chicken recipe you may want to try these as well:
- Lemon Chicken
- Lemon and Thyme Chicken Soup
- Kale Quinoa Greek Salad with Lemon Balsamic Greek Vinaigrette
- Almond Flour and Flaxseed Chicken Bites
This was so fresh and delicious and I felt healthy eating it. It made a ton of Greek salsa and the leftovers was great with tofu. Really great flavor!
Thank you so much for the lovely comment! So glad you and your family loved the recipe!!