Mediterranean Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken with fresh basil, feta, tomatoes, and couscous in a cast iron skillet.

Mediterranean Skillet Chicken Thighs Recipe

This Mediterranean Skillet Chicken Thighs recipe is a 30-minute dinner bursting with flavor and nestled into a skillet with limes, cherry tomatoes, and pearl couscous!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings: servings

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Quick Marinade

2 limes juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
3 garlic cloves smashed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (See notes for spice substitution)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste

Chicken

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 onion chopped
1 ½ cups pearl couscous (Middle Eastern Couscous)
2 ½ cups chicken stock or water
1 cup cherry tomatoes plus more for garnishing if desired
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

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Instructions

Combine lime juice, olive oil, smashed garlic, Baharat or spices (see Notes below), and salt and pepper in a bowl or zipped bag. Whisk, then add the chicken and turn to coat well. If you have time, refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for up to 4 hours or use it immediately.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron skillet (or heavy skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a nearby plate.
Add the onion to the pan, stir to coat, and cook until softened (about 4 minutes). Stir in the couscous and let it toast in the skillet for about 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and nestle the chicken back into the pan along with cherry tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the chicken reaches 165 ℉ internally.
Remove from the heat and garnish with feta, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like parsley or mint, and enjoy!

Notes

Spices: If you have Baharat spice blend, substitute 2 teaspoons for the spices in the marinade. This is essentially a Baharat chicken thighs recipe, but this is a spice not always on hand in our spice pantry. The spices in the recipe are a good representation of this spice blend but if you have, definitely use it instead!

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