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mediterranean chicken

Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

Best part of this recipe is the sauce it creates to dip the pita bread into and the chicken is fall off the bone delicious..YUM

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mediterranean chicken

  • 2 lb
    chicken thighs, bone-in
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 c
    kalamata (greek) olives
  • 1/4 c
    green olives
  • 1/4 c
    sun dried tomatoes, dry packed
  • 1/4 c
    feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2
    lemons
  • cilantro, fresh for garnish

How To Make mediterranean chicken

  • 1
    Combine the oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt & pepper in a small bowl.
  • 2
    sprinkle each thigh front and back with the seasoning mix.
  • 3
    place in a plastic bag and refrigerate at least a few hours or over night.
  • 4
    add the olive oil to pan and brown the chicken about 3 mins on each side on med-high.
  • 5
    add in the rind and juice of the 2 lemons, the olives, as well as sun dried tomatoes...cover and cook on medium for about 30 -40 mins...garnish with cilantro & feta cheese
  • 6
    I serve over jasmine rice & pita bread
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