Mareco Garlic-Lemon Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 450 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter(optional)
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Mince garlic. Zest and juice the lemon; chop parsley if using.

2. 2

   Sear (about 8 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a single layer until browned on the outside, about 3–4 minutes per side (work in batches if needed). Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. 3

   Simmer sauce (about 10 minutes): Lower heat to medium. Add garlic and oregano to the skillet and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 3–5 minutes.

4. 4

   Finish (about 2 minutes): Return chicken to the skillet and simmer until cooked through and the sauce is glossy and spoonable, about 3–5 minutes. Stir in butter (if using) to thicken and add shine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley (if using) and serve.