Mediterranean Chicken
A quick and delightful dish with juicy chicken, olives, and vibrant tomatoes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 2 large chicken breasts Cut in half lengthwise.
- to taste Salt & pepper For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth Use whichever is preferred.
- 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.), halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives Drained.
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach Packed.
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create four thinner cutlets. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken cutlets and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and juices run clear.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate. In the same skillet, add minced garlic, white wine or broth, halved tomatoes, olives, and capers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Stir in spinach and feta cheese. Return chicken to skillet and let everything warm together for about a minute. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pan juices.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasonings to taste. Allow chicken to rest to keep it juicy.