Juicy One Pan Chicken Thighs

⏱️ 37-45 minutes 🍽️ 4
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Ingredients

  • 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4-5 minced garlic cloves
  • Zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp thick Greek yogurt (or labneh)
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/2 large jalapeño
  • Juice of half a lemon

Directions

  1. Add 4 skin-on bone-in chicken thighs to a bowl. Dab dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, make the marinade by adding 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 4-5 minced garlic cloves, the zest and juice of 1 large lemon, two generous pinches of salt, pepper, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp oregano, and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Mix very well.
  3. Add the marinade to the chicken and massage it into the chicken, covering all sides. Let it soak up the flavors for 2-6 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. When ready to eat, remove the chicken from the fridge and let it come to room temperature before putting it in the oven.
  5. Place the chicken on a wire rack and pop it into the oven at 425F for 37-40 minutes, or at 400F for 40-45 minutes.
  6. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce by processing 3 tbsp thick Greek yogurt (or labneh), a handful of fresh mint (3 tbsp), 2 scallions, 1/2 large jalapeño, 1 tbsp olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, and a couple generous pinches of salt and pepper. Process well, taste, and adjust to your liking.
  7. Plate up your chicken and serve with rice, quinoa, or a simple cucumber salad along with the sauce.
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