Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives

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Pan-seared chicken thighs cooked with garlic, lemon, kalamata olives, and topped with crumbled feta for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner. This mediterranean-inspired chicken (mediterranean) ready in about 35 minutes pairs minced garlic cloves, pitted and halved kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  3. Step 3: Flip chicken thighs and add 5 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp lemon juice and scatter 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives around the chicken. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese evenly over the chicken thighs.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve warm with your choice of sides.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep minced garlic cloves from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlicky Greek Chicken with Feta and Olives?

Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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