Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Mediterranean Style

Step 1

Place the chicken either in a dish that can accommodate all the pieces or in a ziplock bag;

Step 2

In a bowl, combine all the spice mixture ingredients and mix well;

Step 3

Rub the chicken with the spices all over;

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine olive oil with lemon juice;

Step 5

Pour the marinade over the chicken and distribute evenly to make sure that all the pieces are well covered with the spices and the marinade;

Step 6

Marinate the chicken in a refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or up to 8 hours;

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350F;

Step 8

Preheat an oven-proof skillet and once hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil;

Step 9

Add the chicken, skin side down, and do not move it for 7-8 minutes (until nicely seared and browned);

Step 10

Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes;

Step 11

Transfer the skillet into a hot oven and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature shows 165F;

Step 12

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven (using oven-proof gloves);

Step 13

Place the chicken on a serving plate and spoon over the finishing sauce on all the chicken pieces;

Step 14

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with your favorite side dish.