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Greek Chicken Thighs

A simple, healthy dish featuring skinless, boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, perfect for meal prep and low carb diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Use good quality for flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt Adjust as per taste
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced Fresh lemon juice preferred
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley Optional, for garnish
  • 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese Optional, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Heat oil in an extra-large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned, approximately 2 minutes.
  4. Remove garlic from the skillet using a slotted spoon and discard.
  5. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  6. Add chicken to the skillet. Cook until browned, turning once, about 16 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add lemon juice to the skillet and season chicken with oregano. Turn chicken to coat.
  2. Continue cooking until lemon juice reduces and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175°F (80°C), approximately 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, toss together dill and lemon zest. If using, stir in feta.
  4. Sprinkle herb-feta mixture over chicken and serve.

Notes

Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.