Mediterranean Chicken

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, and ricotta is often cheaper.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Carefully lay in the chicken breasts and season generously with fresh cracked pepper and salt.

Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until caramelized on one side, then flip the chicken.

Turn off the heat and add grape or cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and drained capers to the skillet.

Crumble most of the feta cheese into the skillet, reserving some for garnish.

Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes until chicken reaches 160 to 165°F.

Garnish with remaining feta and fresh chiffonade basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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