Fried chicken recipe with Mediterranean seasoning

This fried chicken recipe in Mediterranean diet syle is quick, easy and flavorful. You can use chicken legs or another one of your favorite cuts like drumsticks or split breasts.

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I myself created this simple fried chicken recipe that enhances the taste of the chicken with Mediterranean diet herbs and spices. The turmeric and the short dash of soy sauce adds an exotic Asian touch that makes it different.

This Mediterranean chicken recipe is very handy because it's adaptable, it admits changes here and there. For example, if you realize you don't have soy sauce or thyme, go ahead with the fried chicken recipe and leave it out or experiment with another herb. You'll be surprised that this fried chicken recipe is still very tasty.

Ingredients for this fried chicken recipe

Serves 2

• 2 whole chicken legs – drumsticks and split breasts are also fine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 sprigs rosemary
• 4 small sprigs thyme
• Dried ginger root – grated. Or use ¾ teaspoon of ground ginger
• 6 leaves fresh marjoram – chopped. Or use ½ teaspoon of dried marjoram
• Sweet ground red pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• Salt
• 4 lime slices – Replace with 2 lemon slices if you don't have limes
• A short dash of soy sauce

Fried chicken recipe preparation method

Preparation time: 5 minutes.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.

1. Sprinkle some freshly grated ginger on both sides of the chicken legs. Scatter the marjoram, a few pinches of red sweet pepper, the turmeric and salt to taste on both sides of the chicken pieces.


2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet or frying pan. Add the rosemary and thyme sprigs.


3. When the olive oil is hot, add the chicken thighs and brown each side uncovered for 5 minutes over low-medium heat. You should begin to see a nice crust.


4. Place 2 lime slices on top of each chicken piece and squeeze a little bit of lime juice over them too. If you use lemon use only 1 slice for each chicken leg, because lemons aren't as sweet as limes.


5. Pour a short dash of soy sauce over the chicken legs. Turn down the heat a little bit and cover.


6. Cook each side for 10 minutes. It's advisable to turn over the fried chicken pieces twice during the cooking time.

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• Garnished with sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil.


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• Alternatively, garnish this simple chicken recipe with crispy lettuce salad seasoned with olive oil and salt.

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