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Macedonian Spiced Chicken

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-11-19 |5 Comments
Macedonian Spiced Chicken
Photo of Macedonian Spiced Chicken - finished dish

Macedonian Spiced Chicken

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

Discover Macedonian Spiced Chicken, a bold, aromatic chicken recipe packed with Balkan spices and simple ingredients—ideal for a quick, flavorful family meal!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim excess fat.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
  3. 3
    Add chicken to the bowl and rub marinade all over. Let marinate at room temp for 15 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
  4. 4
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place chicken skin-side down; sear for 3-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip, sear 2 more minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  5. 5
    In the same pan, sauté onion slices for 2-3 minutes until soft. Add chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan.
  6. 6
    Return chicken to the pan, skin side up, cover and cook on medium-low for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Uncover for last 5 minutes to crisp skin.
  7. 7
    Finish with fresh lemon juice, parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.

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