Sauteed Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, and Feta

Submitted by ilovechocolate

"I got this recipe from Fast, Easy, Fresh by Barbara Fairchild. I'm posting here for safekeeping."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice
• 8 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 30 pitted kalamata olives, cut lengthwise into slivers
• 16 grape tomatoes, temmed, quartered lengthwise
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese

directions

1. Using meat mallet or rolling pin, pound chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/3-inch thickness. Score top of chicken breasts with sharp knife; place in large glass baking dish.
2. Whisk 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, 6 teaspoons oregano, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Chill 3 tablespoons dressing for tomatoes.
4. Pour remaining dressing over chicken; turn chicken to coat.
5. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
6. Toss olives, tomatoes, feta, remaining 2 teaspoons oregano, and reserved dressing in medium bowl. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat.
7. Working in batches, add chicken and saute until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken.