Description
This Skillet Greek Chicken recipe offers a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring crispy chicken thighs, briny olives, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, and melted plant-based cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes and cooked in one pan, it delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors ideal for weeknight dinners or sharing with family.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Main Ingredients
- 4 skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (natural)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (natural)
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt, pepper, and freshly chopped oregano and thyme. This ensures a crispy and flavorful crust when cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side until cooked through, locking in the juices.
- Add Aromatics and Tomatoes: Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic, halved cherry tomatoes, green and Kalamata olives directly to the skillet. Stir gently and cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, blending the flavors.
- Incorporate Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in lemon juice (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir everything together and let the sauce thicken naturally, adding the natural gelling agent if using to slightly thicken the sauce.
- Finish with Plant-Based Cheese and Herbs: Sprinkle shredded plant-based cheese over the chicken, cover the skillet, and allow the cheese to melt gently. Garnish with extra fresh oregano and thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking and juicier results.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet to allow the chicken to crisp rather than steam.
- Adjust acidity by adding more lemon juice or apple cider vinegar according to taste.
- Add fresh herbs right before serving to maintain vibrant flavor.
- Let the chicken rest briefly after cooking to lock in moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, skillet chicken, Mediterranean recipe, one-pan meal, quick chicken dinner, plant-based cheese, olives, fresh herbs
