If you are after the perfect dinner idea for a busy weeknight, this Easy Greek Chicken is not only ready and on the table in less than 15 minutes, it’s packed with flavour! It’s even made with ingredients you probably already have on hand in the pantry. Classic flavours of oregano, lemon juice and garlic come together to transform simple chicken thighs into a dish you’ll love. For even more flavour, you can marinate the chicken the day before you plan to cook it, making this even faster to prepare at dinner time. Serve with a fresh Greek salad, a dollop of tzatziki and some flatbread to complete the dish.
Can you make Easy Greek Chicken ahead of time?
To make Easy Greek Chicken ahead of time, marinate the chicken, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Is Easy Greek Chicken suitable for leftovers?
Easy Greek Chicken leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Print Easy Greek Chicken
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thigh fillets, fat trimmed (can be substituted with chicken breast)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cover the chicken thighs with baking paper and pound them using a rolling pin or mallet to an even thickness.
- Combine the chicken thighs with the remaining ingredients. Cook immediately or marinate up to 24 hours for deeper flavour.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Add 2 tbsp of water to scrape up all of the crispy bits in the base of the pan and continue cooking for 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve with Greek Salad, flatbread and tzatziki.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Marinate the chicken, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: chicken
- Method: pan
- Cuisine: Greek
Carmie says:
Can I bake this? How long and what’s the temperature of the oven?
Mon says:
This recipe is on repeat in my house. Quick, easy, and delicious. Great for meal prep as well. I made it when I had family staying with me, and now they also cook it regularly too.
107678733438263918146 says:
Being Greek, and growing up on this kind of food, this was a PERFECT easy quick way to make some delicious chicken. This whole bowl was delicious and devoured by my whole family. thank you for sharing.
Nicole says:
Ahh this makes me so happy to read! Thank you so much, I’m so glad the fam loved it as much as mine do! x
fee_1970 says:
Wow, made this one last night, absolutely sensational! I think it might be the best chicken I have ever had, it was full of so much flavour and was so moist and delicious. I now have your Massaman Beef Curry cooking away in the slow cooker for tonight, cannot wait! I am loving your website, thanks Nicole 🙂
chloebiffanti says:
So delicious and easy! Definitely going to be made regularly in our house along with the flatbread recipe!
Nicole says:
Ahhh this is so wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to write, so glad you loved it as much as we do! 😍
lorrainebaxter says:
This dish is divine!!! I was even able to adjust the recipe to low FODMAP for my daughter. I will most definitely be cooking this again. 😍
Nicole says:
Oh this is so wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe, I’m so pleased you loved this one as much as we do! 😍 x
nellharriott says:
This was so, so easy and absolutely delicious, thank you so much! Will definitely be going into the rotation. My husband and I have always been a bit funny with chicken thigh, but since I’ve been following you I have gained so much more confidence cooking it – and it’s so, so much better! Rather than what can usually be dry old breast. Because I am slightly insane and have the fear of god instilled in me when it comes to pink chicken, I do cover the thigh with a bit of alfoil once I flip it, but it works well. Thanks again!
Nicole says:
Oh I can relate to this so much and used to be the same way! In my early 20’s I avoided chicken thigh at all costs. But now I can’t get enough! The great thing about it is that it is so forgiving to cook, so even if you cook it longer, it will still be juicy and delicious. Thank you sooo much for taking the time to comment and rate the recipe. Reading your message, I am SO thrilled the recipe was a hit and that it will now be a part of your rotation. Ahhh it makes my heart happy. Thank you x
samanthajones says:
I’m not the greatest cook, I always stick to recipes. This was so easy to follow and was absolutely delicious. I went all out and made your Greek salad, tzatziki dip and flatbreads for our anniversary. I must have used every bowl and utensil in my kitchen and it probably took me about 2hrs to make (kids, chatting etc) but gosh it was worth it. My husband said it was the best thing I’ve ever cooked. It’s only took 11yrs for him to compliment my cooking! Hahaha.
Nicole says:
😂😍 Oh this made me smile from ear to ear! Even the greatest cooks follow recipes and need to start somewhere. I think you are AMAZING! Not only did you give it a go, but you also nailed it! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write and comment, I love that this was a complete success and love that I was even in the smallest way a part of your cooking journey. Means more to me than I can tell you x
michelleviselli says:
This is so delicious & so easy to make. I’ll definitely be making it again.
Nicole says:
Really appreciate your support and taking the time to comment and leave your rating on my recipes – It means more to me than I can tell you. I’m so glad this was a winner at your place. I love this one too. So great being able to throw it all in the same pan! Nic x
christinahercegovac says:
So delicious and super easy. The whole family loved it. Thanks Nic!!
Nicole says:
So wonderful to hear! Thank you SO much for taking the time to write, means so much to me! x