Spice Up Your Dinner with Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring bold Mediterranean spices and juicy chicken thighs, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
- Optional: 1/2 cup pitted olives
- Optional: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon zest and juice.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly on each chicken thigh.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours in the fridge.
- Place chicken skin side up in a baking dish. Add rosemary and thyme sprigs.
- If using, add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or bell peppers around chicken.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest a few minutes before serving to retain juices.
Notes
For extra crispy skin, dry chicken thoroughly before marinating. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure roasting, not steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken thighs, Mediterranean, spicy, gluten-free, dinner
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