Balsamic Chicken with Greek Salsa and Feta
 
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This Mediterranean inspired chicken recipe is packed with bright and bold flavors and it will surely become a family favorite!
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Recipe type: Chicken Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Serves: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
  • 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)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven or grill to 425 degrees
  2. Start cooking Rice or Quinoa (if serving with a grain)
  3. Whisk the marinade together until well combined and place chicken breasts halves in for a minimum of 30 minutes (longer is fine)
  4. While chicken is marinating, make Greek Salsa
  5. Add all Salsa ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. Tasting to make sure you have enough seasoning
  6. 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)
  7. 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
  8. Sprinkle with fresh lemon and chopped parsley if desired
  9. Serve immediately
Recipe by Dinners Swerved at https://dinnersswerved.com/balsamic-chicken-with-greek-salsa-and-feta/