🍗 PAN ROASTED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

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27th March 2026

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🍋 INTRO

Good food doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive.

This pan roasted Greek lemon chicken is proof of that.

With just a handful of everyday ingredients—lemon, garlic, oregano, and olive oil—you get a dish that’s bright, satisfying, and full of flavour.

👉 Simple cooking, built on technique—not cost.

👨‍🍳 WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This is the kind of cooking chefs rely on every day.

✔ Acid from lemon tenderises the meat
✔ Oil carries flavour and helps with colour
✔ High heat creates that golden, flavour-packed finish

👉 No gimmicks. Just fundamentals done well.

⚡ PERFECT FOR TODAY

In today’s environment, we’re all looking for meals that are:

✔ Affordable
✔ Reliable
✔ Full of flavour

Chicken thighs deliver every time—
they’re forgiving, juicy, and packed with natural flavour.

👉 This is smart cooking.

🔥 WHAT YOU’LL NOTICE

✔ Juicy, tender chicken
✔ Bright lemon flavour
✔ Golden, slightly crisp edges

👉 It’s simple… but it eats like something much bigger.

PAN ROASTED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

Mark Dexter

Simple, fresh, and full of flavour—this Greek-style chicken uses lemon, garlic, and oregano to create a bright, balanced dish that works every time.

👉 Clean flavours. Proper cooking. No fuss.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Equipment

1 Oven proof fry pan ( no plastic handles)
1 Tongs
1 Chopping Board
1 Cooks knife
1 bowl

Ingredients

2 each Lemon (zest and juice).
1 each Shallot
4 cloves Garlic
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsp fresh or dried oregano
1⅓ tsp sea salt flakes
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
900 grams chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) about 2 lb
1 small bunch fresh parsley (chopped, to finish)

Instructions

1. Make the marinade

In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, paprika, and pepper.

2. Prepare the chicken

Pat chicken dry and add to the marinade.Mix well to coat.

3. Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 2 hours).

4. Cook the chicken

Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches, 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through about 15 – 20 minutes.

5. Finish

Rest chicken for 5 minutes – Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

👉 Kook’s Secret – Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches for proper colour and flavour.

👉 What’s happening – The lemon tenderises the chicken while the oil carries flavour into the meat.

👉 Tips

Let the chicken sit at room temp for 10 mins before cooking. Don’t move it too early—let it brown properly

Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

KOOK’S SECRETS

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg

Keyword chicken, garlic, greek, Lemon, panroasted

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👨‍🍳 KOOK’S SECRET

👉 Don’t overcrowd the pan.

If the pan is too full, the chicken steams instead of browns—
and that’s where you lose flavour.

Cook in batches if needed. It’s worth it.

🧠 WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING

The lemon gently breaks down the fibres in the chicken,
making it more tender and allowing flavour to move through the meat.

At the same time, high heat builds colour—
and colour is flavour.

👉 That’s the difference between cooking… and cooking properly.

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES

❌ Cooking straight from the fridge
❌ Overcrowding the pan
❌ Turning the chicken too early

👉 Let it sit. Let it colour. Trust it.

🍽 SERVING IDEAS

Serve with:
👉 Rice (perfect with your basmati 👀)
👉 Roasted vegetables
👉 Simple salad

Finish with a squeeze of lemon for that final lift.

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