PAN ROASTED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

PAN ROASTED GREEK LEMON CHICKEN

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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