Description
Whipping up Mediterranean Chicken brings sunshine to your dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a flavor-packed meal that feels like a quick trip to Greece. Fresh herbs and tangy olives dance with juicy chicken, creating a dish that makes weeknight cooking feel like a Mediterranean vacation.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 pieces skinless boneless chicken thighs
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Liquids and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup marinated olives
Instructions
- Mix 1 tablespoon garlic paste, ½ teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat 6 chicken thighs thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Add chicken thighs and cook 5-6 minutes until golden brown on first side.
- Flip chicken thighs and cook additional 5 minutes until both sides are evenly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add finely diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until onions become translucent.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 thinly sliced lemon and ¼ cup white wine. Scrape pan to release browned bits for 3 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into skillet and return chicken thighs to pan. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add 1 cup marinated olives to skillet. Continue simmering for 10 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through.
- Remove skillet from heat. Let chicken rest 5-7 minutes so liquid slightly reduces but remains slightly saucy.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate. Spoon olives and pan sauce generously over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lemons add bright, zesty flavor, so select firm, heavy citrus fruits with smooth skin for maximum juiciness.
- Bone-in chicken thighs deliver richer taste and stay more tender during cooking compared to boneless cuts.
- Use high-quality Mediterranean olives like Kalamata for authentic depth and saltiness in the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to help redistribute juices and ensure each bite stays succulent and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 to 33 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg