Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Easy Greek Chicken

Easy Greek Chicken

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 10 reviews

  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 6 chicken thigh fillets, fat trimmed (can be substituted with chicken breast)
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Cover the chicken thighs with baking paper and pound them using a rolling pin or mallet to an even thickness.
  2. Combine the chicken thighs with the remaining ingredients. Cook immediately or marinate up to 24 hours for deeper flavour.
  3. Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: chicken
  • Method: pan
  • Cuisine: Greek