Mediterranean Garlic Chicken
This Mediterranean style garlic chicken recipe is a keeper. Juicy chicken flavored with garlic and Mediterranean herbs is absolutely delicious.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb chicken thighs (skin-off and bone-off)
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 lemon (juice of )
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the chicken and trim the excess fat. Set it aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, rosemary and lemon juice.
- 3
Add the chicken and using a pair of tongs, move the chicken so every piece is coated with the marinade.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for one hour up to 8 hours (overnight).
- 5
When you're ready to cook, take the chicken out of the fridge and let it sit in the counter for 15 to 30 minutes.
- 6
Heat a grill pan or a cast iron skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.
- 7
Place the chicken pieces in the pan and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown.
- 8
Serve with your favorite side dish.