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Easy Greek Chicken

Author: Nicole
Servings: 4
Calories: 339kcal
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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes

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
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Greek Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
339
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
161
mg
54
%
Sodium
 
743
mg
32
%
Potassium
 
491
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
315
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
46
mg
5
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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