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Mediterranean Chicken

Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 each large chicken breasts (Source: 2 large chicken breasts); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt & pepper (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt & pepper (to taste)); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Source: 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (Source: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder); 2 tablespoons olive oil (Source: 2 tablespoons olive oil); 3 cloves garlic (minced) (Source: 3 cloves garlic (minced)); 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth (Source: 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth); 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) (cut into halves) (Source: 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) (cut into halves)); 1/3 cup Kalamata olives (Source: 1/3 cup Kalamata olives); 1 tablespoon capers (drained) (Source: 1 tablespoon capers (drained)); 2 cups fresh baby spinach (Source: 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach; parsed equivalent: 2 packed cups fresh baby spinach); 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (Source: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese)

Mediterranean Chicken is made with chicken breasts, dry white wine or chicken broth, and dried oregano.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 13 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanMediterraneanChickenPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: American · Mediterranean
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Match the cuts in the method

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

Get to know the ingredients

large chicken breasts

In the method: Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to make 4 smaller cutlets.

dried oregano

In the method: Season them on both sides with salt & pepper and the dried oregano and garlic powder.

garlic (minced)

In the method: Season them on both sides with salt & pepper and the dried oregano and garlic powder.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Season with extra salt & pepper if needed and serve immediately.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Cut the chicken in half lengthwise to make 4 smaller cutlets.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Once the pan is hot, cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes/side or until cooked through (165F).

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: saltandlavender.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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