Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Mediterranean Style

These Olive Oil Chicken Thighs are packed with bold Mediterranean flavor. The chicken is rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, marinated in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon, then seared until beautifully golden before finishing in the oven. A final drizzle of olive oil, lemon, and fresh garlic makes every bite juicy, aromatic, and deeply flavorful.

Extra virgin olive oil really is the heart of this recipe. It is not just a cooking fat here, it is a flavor builder. It keeps the chicken tender, helps the spices bloom, and brings that rich, slightly peppery note that makes simple ingredients taste special.

In my kitchen, extra virgin olive oil is something I never run out of. I use it for marinating meats, cooking fish, roasting vegetables, and even finishing soups and salads. It is one of those ingredients that quietly makes everything better without stealing the spotlight.

That is why quality matters so much. A good extra virgin olive oil will elevate the entire dish, adding depth and freshness that you can actually taste. When you start with great oil, something as simple as chicken thighs turns into a meal that feels restaurant worthy but is still easy to make at home.

Olive Oil Chicken Thighs Mediterranean Style

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These Olive Oil Chicken Thighs are packed with bold Mediterranean flavor. The chicken is rubbed with a fragrant spice blend, marinated in extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon, then seared until beautifully golden before finishing in the oven.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Marinate Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 Chicken Thighs
• 2 tbsp Cooking Olive Oil to sear the chicken
• Freshly chopped Parsley, to garnish.

Marinade:

• 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 tbsp Lemon Juice

Spice mixture:

• 2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
• 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated Nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Pepper

Finishing sauce:

• 4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 tbsp Lemon Juice;
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

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