Spanish Grilled Chicken

by Chef Lorenzo β€’ November 21, 2025

Spanish Grilled Chicken

Spanish-style marinated grilled chicken that pairs perfectly with patatas bravas or any other Spanish dish

Preparation Time

00:45 hr

Difficulty

Easy

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Servings:
4

Description

Spanish-style marinated grilled chicken that pairs perfectly with patatas bravas or any other Spanish dish

Ingredients

  • 4-6 chicken thighs (or breast fillets)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 2 tbs paprika powder
  • 1 tbs dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lemon (juice and zest)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Preparation

  1. Mix olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl
  2. Add chicken and coat well with the marinade. Let it rest for at least 30 min (or up to 4 hours in the fridge)
  3. Heat grill pan or BBQ to medium-high heat
  4. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until cooked through
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with extra lemon wedges

Tips

For extra flavor, make a few shallow cuts in the chicken before marinating. If using chicken breast, pound them to even thickness for more consistent cooking. Works great alongside Patatas Bravas and ginger-garlic broccoli.

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