Best 8 Lemony Mediterranean Chicken Recipes
Are you looking for a tantalizing and flavorful chicken recipe that will transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean? Look no further than our exploration of the best "lemony Mediterranean chicken" recipes. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure, where succulent chicken is infused with the vibrant zest of lemon, aromatic herbs, and a symphony of Mediterranean spices. Prepare to delight your senses as we guide you through a selection of recipes that will turn your kitchen into a Mediterranean oasis.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH LEMON
While visiting our daughters in Ohio, we celebrated by cooking a wonderful Lebanese dinner. I showed my daughters how to bake chicken with garlic roasted potatoes. We finished with our homemade baklava. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange lemon slices in two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Place chicken over lemon slices. Mix spice blend ingredients; sprinkle over chicken. Drizzle with reserved marinade. Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
EASY MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE
This lemon chicken recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that will not disappoint. If you have the time, let the chicken marinate in the fridge for a few hours. But if not, letting it marinate at room temperature for just a few minutes will still impart flavor. See suggestions in notes for what to serve along!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, add the spices and mix to make the spice mixture.
- In another bowl or large measuring cup, combine the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic to make the marinade.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with kosher salt and pepper and sprinkle the spice mixture on both sides.
- Place the chicken in a bowl and add the onions. Pour in the marinade and work the chicken a bit to make sure all the pieces are well covered with the marinade.
- Leave the chicken to marinate at room temperature while you heat up the grill or griddle. OR, if you have the time, cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (or up to 8 hours).
- When ready, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat (or an outdoor grill over medium-high heat). Do not add oil yet to the pan. Add the lemon halves, flesh side down, and grill briefly. Remove the grilled lemons and set aside for now.
- Now, brush the pan with a little extra virgin olive oil. Using a pair of tongs, add the chicken pieces in one layer (discard any remaining marinade). Cook for 6 minutes or so on each side or until chicken is well cooked through (you can adjust heat to medium, if needed. If using an outdoor grill, carefully oil the grates and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for the same amount of time. (Chicken's internal temperature should register 165 degrees F).
- Transfer the grilled lemon chicken to a serving platter. Add the grilled lemons (which you can squeeze for a little more juice), and garnish with parsley. See notes for serving ideas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.4 kcal, Sodium 103.1 mg, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN
This goes nicely with roasted potatoes! Mmm mmm Mediterranean! The recipe uses chicken legs, but works for any chicken parts.
Provided by NIBLETS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Stir until mixed.
- Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard. Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone-side up, in the baking dish. Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes. Turn and baste chicken.
- Reduce heat to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes. Serve chicken with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 105.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 199.6 mg
MOROCCAN LEMON CHICKEN
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil a medium straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Dry the chicken breasts well and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Place the breasts skin-side down in the hot pan and cook undisturbed until deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, flip the chicken to the bone side and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Remove to a plate while you build the sauce.
- In the same pan, add the shallots and sweat, stirring occasionally, for a minute. Add the preserved lemon, olives and sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine. Deglaze with the white wine, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly. Add the chicken broth and return to a simmer. Add the oregano and the chicken back to the sauce. Spoon some of the liquid over the chicken. Cover the pan and simmer gently until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes. Allow the chicken to rest in the sauce for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
- Serve the chicken with a generous helping of the sauce and sprinkled with chive blossoms if using.
LEMONY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN
This is one of my most favorite family recipes. I can remember my mom would always make this when people would come over.
Provided by joecraig
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Place chicken breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush lemon juice mixture over chicken.
- Place potatoes, red bell pepper strips, red onion, and lemon slices in a bowl, pour remaining lemon juice mixture over vegetables, and toss to coat. Arrange vegetables and lemon slices around chicken breasts in baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; brush chicken and vegetables with pan drippings. Continue baking until chicken is browned, the juices run clear, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a breast reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 30 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 9.2 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 511 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
MEDITERRANEAN LEMON CHICKEN
This goes nicely with roasted potatoes! Mmm mmm Mediterranean! The recipe uses chicken legs, but works for any chicken parts.
Provided by ngibsonn
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, grate the peel from 1/2 the lemon, squeeze out the juice (about 1/4 cup) and add to peel with the oregano, garlic, oil, salt and pepper.
- Stir until mixed.
- Remove skin from chicken pieces and discard.
- Coat chicken pieces with the lemon mixture and arrange, bone side up, in the baking dish.
- Cover dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Turn and baste chicken.
- Reduce heat to 400°F (205°C) and bake uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, for about 30 more minutes.
- Serve chicken with pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.9, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 207.9, Sodium 344.6, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 1.6, Protein 46
MEDITERRANEAN LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
The recipe is from a cookbook about Mediterranean food. Versions of this recipe could be found in Spain, Italy and France, and of course in Dalmatia. I made it several times already and every time was perfect, so I decided to share it with you.
Provided by nitko
Categories Chicken
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 portions, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the stock into the pan and bring to the boil. Add the garlic cloves, cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
- Heat the butter and oil in a sauté or frying pan, add the chicken thighs (you can cut them in halves) and cook them gently on all sides until golden. Transfer them to an ovenproof dish.
- Preheat oven to 190°/375°/gas 5.
- Strain the stock and reserve it. Distribute the garlic and lemon slices among the chicken pieces.
- Add the flour to the fat in the pan in which the chicken was browned and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine, stirring constantly and scarping the bottom of the pan, than add the stock. Cook stirring until the sauce has thickened and is smooth. Season it with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, add dried basil, cover and cook in the oven for 40-45 minutes. If a thicker sauce is required, lift out the chicken pieces and reduce the sauce by boiling rapidly until it reaches desired consistency.
- Scatter over the chopped parsley (or fresh basil) and serve with boiled new potatoes or rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.6, Fat 55.2, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 242, Sodium 1401.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 60.7
SIMPLE LEMON TAHINI DRESSING
I love how versatile this dressing is. This dressing is delicious on salads, in chicken salad, or with cut up vegetables. I use it in a lot of different recipes as a tasteful binder.
Provided by LonestarNR
Categories Sauces and Condiments
Time 5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk tahini, lemon juice, and garlic together in a bowl; add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dressing reaches desired thickness.n
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in the final dish. Look for organic or locally sourced chicken, and use fresh lemons and herbs.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and herbs will help to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
- Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you are using a charcoal grill, place the chicken on one side of the grill and the coals on the other side. If you are using a gas grill, turn off the burners on one side of the grill and cook the chicken on the other side.
- Use a meat thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the grill.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Lemony Mediterranean chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The bright flavors of lemon and herbs complement the tender, juicy chicken perfectly. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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