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Baked Chicken with Crispy Feta & Vinaigrette Recipe

Serve the baked chicken and peppers topped with fresh herbs Recipe
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This Baked Chicken with Crispy Feta & Vinaigrette recipe is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will impress your taste buds. Tender chicken, roasted with a medley of vibrant peppers and aromatic spices, is topped with a crispy golden feta crust and finished with a tangy vinaigrette. Easy to make and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • ½ pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chili flakes to taste

For the Vegetables:

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced (red, orange, or yellow)
  • ½–1 Fresno pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

For the Crispy Feta:

  • 4 ounces feta cheese block, patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill)
  • Optional: rice for serving

For the Vinaigrette:

  • ⅙ cup (about 2.5 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: On a baking sheet, toss the chicken tenders with 1½ tablespoons of olive oil, paprika, cumin, ginger, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Add the sliced bell peppers, Fresno pepper, shallots, and garlic to the sheet, and bake for 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  3. Crisp the Feta: Coat the feta block in cornstarch and fry it in olive oil until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Assemble the Dish: Serve the baked chicken and peppers topped with fresh herbs. Break the crispy feta over the top and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Serve with rice if desired.

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Keywords: Baked Chicken, Crispy Feta, Vinaigrette, Mediterranean, Easy Recipe

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