Easy Greek Chicken
Servings: 4
On the table in just 15 minutes, this Easy Greek Chicken recipe is the ideal nourishing meal for a busy weeknight. The amazing flavour comes from economical pantry staples like oregano, paprika, garlic and lemon, then all you need is the chicken and some flatbread to serve on the side. I also love to pair this with tzatziki, which you can either buy or make yourself and a simple Greek salad.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, fat trimmed (can be substituted with chicken breast)
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic
- ¼ cup 60 ml olive oil
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Greek salad to serve
- Flatbread to serve
- Tzatziki to serve
Instructions
- Cover the chicken thighs with baking (parchment) paper and pound them using a rolling pin or mallet to an even thickness.
- Combine the chicken thighs with the remaining ingredients in a bowl, tossing to cover the chicken well. Cook immediately or marinate for up to 24 hours for deeper flavour.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Cook the chicken for 8 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to scrape up all of the crispy bits on the bottom 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.Scan for full recipe:
