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Greek Chicken

Greek Chicken is marinated in lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and oregano for bright Mediterranean flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large lemons
  • 1 small shallot
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8)
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the marinade by finely grating the zest of the lemons into a medium bowl. Juice the lemons and add the juice to the bowl.
  • Mince the shallot and garlic, then add them to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice.
  • Pour in the olive oil and add dried oregano, kosher salt, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until fully combined.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to soak into the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, remove the leaves from the parsley sprigs and finely chop them. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add half of the marinated chicken in a single layer, shaking off excess marinade back into the bowl. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate.
  • Remove any remaining garlic pieces from the pan and repeat cooking with the remaining chicken.
  • Sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Serve Greek Chicken with roasted potatoes, rice, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad.