Description
A delightful dish that brings tangy, savory flavors to your table, perfect for weeknight dinners and backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (120 ml)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 6 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 2 tablespoons fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2–3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Start by gathering all the ingredients together.
- In a large bowl or zip-lock bag, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried rosemary, dried thyme, sea salt, ground black pepper, and ground nutmeg (if using).
- Add the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the bowl or bag with the marinade and mix until fully coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the zip-lock bag and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge about 20-30 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Warm a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat, add cooking oil, and when hot, add the marinated chicken.
- Cook the chicken undisturbed for about 8-10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken, cook the other side for another 10-12 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Serve with fresh herbs and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor; chicken thighs are recommended for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, marinated chicken, easy chicken recipe