🍗 Rosemary-Garlic Chicken with Mushrooms (Mediterranean)
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
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4 chicken thighs or breasts (bone-in or boneless)
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
(or 1 tsp dried rosemary) -
250 g mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
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1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional)
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½ cup chicken broth
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
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1 tbsp butter or extra olive oil (optional)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions
1. Season the Chicken
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Pat chicken dry.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, and half of the garlic.
2. Sear
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
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Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Mushrooms
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In the same pan, add onion (if using) and mushrooms.
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Cook 5–6 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and turn golden.
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Add remaining garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Simmer
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Deglaze pan with chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping browned bits.
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Return chicken to the skillet.
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Cover and simmer on low for 12–15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.
5. Finish
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Add butter (optional) for richness.
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Spoon sauce over chicken and mushrooms.
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Garnish with fresh parsley.
🌿 Serving Suggestions
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With roasted potatoes or sweet potatoes
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Over orzo, couscous, or brown rice
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Alongside a Mediterranean salad or steamed greens
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add white wine (¼ cup) for deeper flavor
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Use thyme instead of rosemary for a softer aroma
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Make it creamy by adding ¼ cup Greek yogurt or cream at the end
