Authentic Cava Chicken Recipe
A flavorful Mediterranean chicken dish featuring tender, perfectly seasoned chicken with aromatic herbs and spices. This traditional recipe brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- - 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (organic preferred)
- - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 tablespoon Mediterranean herb blend
- - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- - 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- - 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- - Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper for extra heat
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and all spices to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken breasts into even pieces (about 1.5-inch cubes) for consistent cooking.
- Place chicken in a glass container or ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
- Preheat your grill, grill pan, or oven to medium-high heat (375°F if using oven).
- Remove chicken from marinade and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 8-10 minutes on the grill or 20-25 minutes in the oven).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.
- Serve hot with your favorite Mediterranean sides.
Notes
- For best results, allow the chicken to come to room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- If using wooden skewers for grilling, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- This recipe can be meal prepped and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pairs perfectly with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, and warm pita bread.
- If using wooden skewers for grilling, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- This recipe can be meal prepped and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pairs perfectly with tzatziki sauce, Greek salad, and warm pita bread.