Description
Jamie Oliver’s lemon chicken is a Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring seared or roasted chicken thighs or breasts infused with lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. It’s cooked to golden perfection and finished with a bright lemony sauce that balances richness with acidity.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts
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- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
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- 3 garlic cloves, minced
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or a few fresh sprigs)
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey (for sweetness)
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- Optional: Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the chicken
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In a bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Add the chicken and coat it well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more flavor).
Step 2: Preheat your pan or oven
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If cooking on the stovetop, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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If roasting, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 3: Sear the chicken
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Remove chicken from marinade (reserve excess marinade).
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Sear skin-side down in a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
Step 4: Finish cooking
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Stovetop method: Add remaining marinade to the skillet and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly reduced.
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Oven method: Transfer the seared chicken to an oven-safe dish, pour marinade over, and roast for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked.
Step 5: Serve and garnish
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Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with your favorite sides.