Mediterranean-Style Chicken Thighs - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/3 cup dry red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Preparation
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Place chicken thighs in a large zip-top plastic bag set in a large bowl.
In another bowl, mix together wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, the rosemary, lemon peel, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour marinade over chicken and seal the bag.
Place bag in the refrigerator and marinate for 4 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
In a medium bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, remaining oregano, salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator up to 4 hours.
When ready to grill, drain chicken and discard marinade.
Place chicken on grill over medium heat.
Grill for 12-15 minutes or until juices run clear, turning once.
Serve with cucumber-tomato relish.
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