Garlic and Oregano Chicken

Garlic and Oregano Chicken - Easy Meals with Video Recipes by Chef Joel Mielle - RECIPE30

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In a mushroom and cream sauce

Do you like garlic, cream and mushrooms? Then this is for you!

An incredibly tasty chicken meal made under 30 minutes using few basic ingredients.

The chicken is coated in smoked paprika then sautéed until brown. The sauce is of course the hero of this dish, creamy with garlic and oregano.

Use a home made chicken stock if you can, otherwise stock cubes will still do the trick. You can use your favourite mushrooms or even a variety for extra deliciousness. Use a good quality heavy or thickened cream for a rich tasty result. Enjoy Garlic and oregano chicken in mushroom cream sauce

Ingredients

4 Skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 cup chicken stock
1 Lemon
3 garlic cloves
1 cup cream
1 tsp dried oregano (1/3 cup fresh)
16 medium size mushrooms
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps

Step 1
Slice the mushrooms medium thick and chop the oregano leaves if fresh. Set aside.
Step 2
Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper on your chicken thighs. Both sides.
Step 3
In a large frying pan over high heat, add 3 tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken pieces and sauté. Let the chicken sear until golden brown, approx. 5 minutes. Flip thighs over and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes. Set aside on a warm plate.
Step 4
To the same pan om medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the thickly sliced mushrooms and sauté until brown. Toss a few times then add the minced garlic and oregano, cook for 30 seconds. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Add the chicken stock and continue cooking until almost reduced. Pour in the cream, season with salt and pepper and reduce a little longer.
Step 5
Place the chicken pieces back in the pan to reheat in the sauce. Flip them over. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh oregano.

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