Italian Herb Chicken
Packed with flavor, this Italian herb chicken combines a delicious mix of herbs and garlic and is so easy to make as a skillet chicken dinner!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs or chicken breast fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for frying
- 2 tablespoon apple juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, apple juice, Italian herbs, bay leaf and garlic powder in a bowl or tupperware container. Add the chicken thighs and stir well to coat in the herb seasoning.
- Optional: place in the fridge and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Drizzle olive oil in your skillet and bring to a medium heat. Use tongs to place the chicken thighs in the skillet rounded side down. Fry the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes, then flip, and cook for a further 6-8 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature reading of 165F using a meat thermometer.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve with sides of your choice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Italian herb seasoning to taste preference. Love a particular herb? You can easily add a touch more!
- Cook time will vary slightly depending upon the size of the chicken thighs and the heat of the skillet.
- You may need to cook in batches if your skillet is smaller, or the chicken thighs are larger in size.
- Nutritional information is auto-generated and should be considered to be an estimate.
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- marjoram is not listed.
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Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg