Description
Skillet Greek Chicken is a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean dish combining tender chicken thighs, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crumbly plant-based feta cheese with fresh herbs and bright lemon juice. This one-pan recipe offers a wholesome, easy-to-make meal bursting with freshness and warmth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional, to thicken sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season generously with sea salt and black pepper. This step helps the skin crisp up and locks in moisture during cooking.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through.
- Add Garlic and Tomatoes: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices, forming a natural sauce, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate Herbs and Sauces: Sprinkle fresh oregano and thyme over the chicken. Pour in the lemon juice and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Stir gently to combine all the flavors evenly in the pan.
- Finish With Plant-Based Feta: Scatter the crumbled plant-based feta cheese over the top of the chicken and tomatoes. Allow it to warm through for 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thin, stir in a pinch of natural gelling agent to achieve a luscious, thickened texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant Mediterranean meal.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken thighs to ensure even cooking and crispy skin.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to allow proper searing instead of steaming.
- Fresh herbs like oregano and thyme provide the most authentic flavor; avoid dried if possible.
- Cherry or grape tomatoes work best for natural sweetness and sauce texture.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes off the heat before serving to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Greek chicken, skillet chicken, Mediterranean recipe, plant-based feta, one-pan meal, gluten free, easy dinner
