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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Meat and Poultry

    Mediterranean Feta Chicken

    Published: Sep 19, 2019 · Updated: Apr 16, 2021 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Birds eye view of 2 plates of Mediterranean Feta Chicken served on beds of rice. Salt and pepper cellars to the left for seasoning.

    Mediterranean feta chicken is the perfect quick healthy one pan weeknight dinner. This vibrant chicken recipe is packed with flavour and takes only 30 minutes to make!

    Birds eye view of two delicious plates of Mediterranean feta chicken served on a bed of basmati rice.

    Folks if you're looking for a healthy and bright one pan chicken dinner then this Mediterranean feta chicken recipe has got you covered!

    It takes just 10 minutes to prep and then only 20 minutes to cook.

    Just like my one pot Mediterranean chicken this recipe is a healthy chicken dinner packed full of fresh Mediterranean flavours.

    It's a great budget recipe too using only minimal ingredients but still providing you with a huge boost of vitamins and minerals towards your daily recommended intake!

    A pan of Mediterranean feta chicken finished cooking and ready to serve with a dish of rice at the back.

    When creating this Mediterranean feta chicken recipe I decided against cooking whole chicken breasts.

    It's certainly possible to use whole chicken breasts here if you want to though.

    I like to cut the chicken breasts into bite size chunks because that makes them cook quicker.

    So make sure you adjust your cooking time accordingly if you decide to use whole chicken breasts instead!

    A plate of Mediterranean feta chicken served on a bed of rice with the remains in the pan in the background.

    Talking about chicken breasts they're the leanest cut of the bird and without the skin become leaner still.

    So that's why I always opt for skinless chicken breasts in my chicken recipes as it helps to keep them as healthy as possible.

    However if you can't get chicken breasts or would prefer to, you could use chicken thighs instead but they will take longer to cook.

    Not only does this chicken feta recipe taste outstanding but as I said it's ready in just 30 minutes.

    There's a certain ingredient used in this Mediterranean feta chicken, red wine vinegar, which gives the simple tomato sauce a lovely tangy flavour.

    That small amount of red wine vinegar takes this recipe up a notch from just being a plain old chicken in tomato sauce recipe to being something amazing!

    Did you know that red wine vinegar has some amazing health properties too?

    Birds eye view of a plate of mediterranean feta chicken served on a bed of rice with the pan of remaining chicken and salt and pepper cellars to season.

    The Health Benefits of Red Wine Vinegar In This Mediterranean Feta Chicken Recipe

    • The acetic acid in red wine vinegar can help towards lowering blood sugar levels. Having too high blood sugar levels can increase the risk of heart diseases and strokes.
    • Acetic acid has been used medicinally for a long time to treat skin infections and wounds.
    • Red wine vinegar can support weight loss as it's said to increase the feeling of being full. Delaying the release of hunger hormones.
    • The polyphenols in red wine vinegar may help lower total cholesterol as well as blood pressure. High level of cholesterol are factors for heart disease.
    • Red wine vinegar is also virtually calorie, fat, and sugar-free!

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    • Simple chicken with peas and bacon is a delicious and easy one pan dinner recipe. This budget meal serves 4 and can be on the table in less than an hour!

    Mediterranean feta chicken is the perfect quick healthy one pan weeknight dinner. This vibrant chicken recipe is packed with flavour and takes only 30 minutes to make! Click to Tweet

    Mediterranean Feta Chicken Recipe

    Folks, I recommend serving this feta chicken dinner on a bed of rice, keeping it as simple as possible.

    If you put your rice on to cook at the same time as you cook the recipe you can keep an eye on it.

    It should be ready to serve at the same time the main dish!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

    Birds eye view of two delicious plates of Mediterranean feta chicken served on a bed of bismati rice.
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    Mediterranean Feta Chicken Recipe

    Mediterranean feta chicken is the perfect quick healthy one pan weeknight dinner. This vibrant chicken recipe is packed with flavour and takes only 30 minutes to make!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 333kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Skillet
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 300 g chicken breasts chopped into bitesize chunks
    • 1 clove garlic chopped finely
    • 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon basil freshly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 40 g reduced fat feta cheese cut into small cubes
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Gently heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pan / skillet and add the chicken in handfuls, cooking for 3 – 4 minutes until browned and no longer pink inside. Then remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and put aside.
    • Gently heat the remaining olive oil in the pan. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 – 2 minutes until it’s just beginning to turn brown then add the tomatoes, salt, basil and red wine vinegar. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Add the chicken back to the pan, along with the feta. Combine well into the tomato sauce and allow to simmer gently for a further 5 – 8 minutes.
    • Serve on a bed of rice.
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    Notes

    Nutrition label does not include rice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 941mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Mediterranean Feta Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 333 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 96mg32%
    Sodium 1050mg46%
    Potassium 941mg27%
    Carbohydrates 9g3%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 34g68%
    Vitamin A 285IU6%
    Vitamin C 21mg25%
    Calcium 71mg7%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shashi at SavorySpin

      September 19, 2019 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      Neil - I love your addition of red wine vinegar into this - such a lovely tang indeed. And I, too, am not a huge fan of cooking a chicken breast intact - I prefer bite sized pieces cos they are easy to eat - nd the less time between cooking and eating, the happier my tastebuds are 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 19, 2019 at 11:01 am

        Thanks Shashi! Yes I'm always paranoid that using a chicken breast intact is cooked through fully. That's also why I like to use bite sized pieces as you know very quickly when they're cooked through.

        Reply
    2. David @ Spiced

      September 19, 2019 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      What a great tip about cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces. I just did that with a recipe yesterday, and I was quite pleased with the results! I love feta, so I know this recipe would be a favorite around here. Plus, it's nice and quick which means it earns bonus points! 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 19, 2019 at 3:01 pm

        Thanks David. As I said to Shashi one of the main reasons I always cut the chicken into bite size pieces when I cook is because I'm paranoid that the chicken is undercooked! Thanks for your comment and hope you have a great weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ron

      September 22, 2019 at 9:39 am

      5 stars
      What a great week night quick dinner idea. This one shall be on the table very soon. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 22, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        Thanks Ron, glad you like it. It's perfect for busy weeknights. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kelly | Foodtasia

      September 22, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, love the flavors in this Mediterranean chicken. You're so right about the nice little kick the red vinegar gives. It must be so delicious with the feta!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 22, 2019 at 5:14 pm

        Glad you like it, thanks Kelly! Yes that red wine vinegar really does seem to bring out the best in this recipe.

        Reply
    5. Easyfoodsmith

      September 25, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      Recipes that read 10 mins to prep and 20 to cook sound music to my ears. Love recipes such as this chicken which is healthy, easy and delicious. An absolute winner 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 25, 2019 at 6:44 pm

        Thank you! That's exactly what I'm just about always trying to do here. Create quick healthy meals that are easy as well as being delicious. Thanks so much for your comment.

        Reply
    6. Marissa

      September 25, 2019 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      This dish looks wonderful, Neil. And your timing is perfect. I have leftover feta in the fridge that I had no plan for, this dish is just right!

      Reply
      • Neil

        September 26, 2019 at 5:36 am

        Thanks Marissa. If you do get a chance to make this I think you'll love the red wine vinegar twist! 🙂

        Reply

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