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Grilled cava chicken with herbs and lemon

cava chicken recipe

Savor the flavors of this cava chicken recipe! Juicy chicken thighs marinated in Mediterranean goodness. 🍋🍗
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Recommended for tenderness.

Flavorings

  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for robust flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.

Herbs and Spices

  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano Chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin For depth.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all the necessary ingredients.

Marinade

  • Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices in a bowl.

Marinate

  • Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

  • Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F (200°C). Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Resting

  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Serving

  • Serve with sides like salad or roasted vegetables.

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Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
300 15g 30g 5g
Keyword chicken, grilled chicken, marinated chicken