This Best Tasting 3-Ingredient Chicken Recipe has become a weekly staple in my home, it is tender, garlicky and full of flavor. It goes great over salads or pasta, it’s perfect in tacos and amazing over mashed potatoes. It is a fast and easy recipe and makes the best leftovers. It has 29 grams of protein per serving, making it the perfect meal planning recipe!

For those of you that know me, I like recipes that are multi-functional, like my Grain Free Everything Dough, it is one recipe that can be used many ways. Well that is what this recipe is, it is one easy and delicious chicken recipe that can be used in so many ways, but still taste amazing! This goes in tacos, over pasta, in salads and over mashed potatoes! It is so versatile, yet so simple to make. I am sure it will become a staple in your home as it has in mine!

How to make the Best Tasting 3-Ingredient Chicken

Ingredients needed:

chicken thighs
olive oil
garlic salt
McCorkmick All Purpose Seasoning: Garlic and Onion + Black Pepper and Sea Salt

Tips and variations for making the Best Tasting 3-Ingredient Chicken Recipe

Step 1: First use a light layer of oil all over your chicken so the spices stick to the chicken. You can use olive oil or avocado oil.
Step 2: Apply a light layer of garlic salt. I found the organic garlic salt is blended with rice so I can use more, but if using the McCormick garlic salt, use a very light layer so you do not over salt your chicken.
Step 3: Apply a light sprinkle of the McCormick All Purpose Seasoning: Garlic and Onion + Black Pepper and Sea Salt. This spice blend is AMAZING! It gives the chicken a garlicky slightly blackened chicken flavor. It is SO GOOD!
How long can I marinate the chicken? You can marinate anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours. There are times when I do not have time to marinate and this recipe still tastes amazing!
What is the best way to cook the chicken? Chicken can be cooked on a cast iron griddle or flat saute pan at medium heat.
When is the chicken done? I cook at 4 minutes per side and then check the chicken with an Instant Read Thermometer. When the internal temperature in the thickest part is 175 degrees Fahrenheit, it is ready. If it has not reached the correct temperature, give it another minute per side and re-check until cooked through. If you do not have a meat thermometer, cut the thickest part of the chicken with a knife and make sure it is not pink.

What is the best way to store this Best Tasting 3-Ingredient Chicken?

The best way to store this recipe is in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This recipe is a weekly staple in my home, it goes perfect over mashed potatoes, with roasted vegetables, in tacos with salsa, over salad or pasta. You can even serve it over zoodles with my 5-Minute Dreamy Vegan Alfredo Sauce! If you make this recipe, please be sure to tag us @nurturemygut on Instagram.

Happy cooking!

Ester

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Author: Ester Perez
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x

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This Best Tasting 3-Ingredient Chicken Recipe has become a weekly staple in my home, it is tender, garlicky and full of flavor. It goes great over salads, perfect in tacos and amazing over pasta. It is a fast and easy recipe and makes the best leftovers.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (6 small thighs)
3 Tablespoons Olive oil, divided (1 T. for marinade/2T. for pan)
Garlic Salt
McCormick All Purpose Seasoning: Garlic and Onion + Black Pepper and Sea Salt

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Instructions

If chicken is not even, place between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and pound until flat and even.
Place chicken in a dish and rub 1 Tablespoon of oil all over your chicken.
Apply a very light layer of garlic salt all over one side of the chicken. I found the organic garlic salt is blended with rice so I can use a bit more, but if using the McCormick garlic salt, use a very light layer so you do not over salt your chicken.
Apply a light sprinkle of the McCormick All Purpose Seasoning: Garlic and Onion + Black Pepper and Sea Salt over the garlic salt.
Flip chicken and repeat steps 3 and 4.
Cover with a lid and marinate chicken anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours. If you do not have time to marinate, it is okay, this recipe still tastes amazing!
After marinating, heat a skillet or cast iron griddle to medium heat and add 2 Tablespoons of oil. When oil is hot, add 3 chicken thighs to pan. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Cook 4 minutes per side and then check the center of the chicken with an Instant Read Thermometer. When the internal temperature in the thickest part is 175 degrees Fahrenheit, it is ready. If it has not reached the correct temperature, give it another minute per side and re-check until cooked through. If you do not have a meat thermometer, cut the thickest part of the chicken with a knife and make sure it is not pink.
When chicken is cooked, place in a clean dish and allow to rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

you can use chicken breast or chicken tenders in this recipe. If using chicken breasts, pound between plastic wrap until 3/4” thick
store cooked chicken in a sealed container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10 minutes per batch

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Ester Perez

I’m a loving wife, mother of two healthy children, and I am obsessed with teaching people how to make delicious and mouth-watering gluten-free/Paleo friendly foods that nurture your gut!