Oven Roasted Greek Chicken Breasts
Tender and juicy oven roasted chicken breasts bathed in a mediterranean sauce that is Greek inspired with dill, oregano, basil, thyme, and more. Herby, flavorful, and easy to make baked chicken.
Servings: 4
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness (approx 2 lbs)
Brine
- 1 quart warm water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
Greek Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
Instructions
Brine
- Fill a large bowl with the warm water and kosher salt.
- Stir together until salt has dissolved in the water.
- Add the chicken breasts and let them sit in the mixture to brine for 15 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the brine, rinse them with cold water, then pat them dry with some paper towels.
Sauce
- Meanwhile, mix together all the ingredients for the Greek sauce in a small bowl, and set aside.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Place the brined chicken breasts in a single layer in a large baking dish or roasting pan.
- Pour the Greek sauce over the top, spreading it about evenly to insure all of the chicken is covered. You can even flip the chicken over in it a few times to cover each side.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through(internal temperature should be 165 degrees F) and no longer pink. Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- For a caramelized exterior, turn the broiler on high for the final 3-5 minutes and broil the chicken until it is golden. Keep a close eye on it, as it can quickly go from golden to black.
- Remove the pan from the oven, transfer the chicken to a clean plate, and loosely tent the plate with aluminum foil.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy
Notes
This chicken can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 7239mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg