Greek Chicken Thighs
These Greek chicken thighs are made with boneless skinless thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, oregano, mustard, and olive oil, then pan-seared until golden and juicy. It is an easy Mediterranean chicken thigh recipe with bold Greek-style flavor and a simple skillet method.
Ingredients
- 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 60 ml fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cloves garlic , minced, 1 tbsp mustard, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, ¼60 ml fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil until combined.
- Add 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs and turn until evenly coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Lift the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken in a single layer for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C). Cook in batches if needed so the chicken has room to brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Marinate for at Least 30 Minutes: I find this gives the lemon, garlic, oregano, and mustard enough time to flavor the chicken without making dinner take too long.
Do not Crowd the Skillet: The thighs brown better when they have room in the pan, so I cook them in batches when my skillet is not large enough.
Check the Internal Temperature: I use a thermometer and remove the chicken from the heat once the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
Use Fresh Lemon Juice: The flavor is brighter and cleaner than bottled lemon juice, especially in this simple marinade.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 594mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1224IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
