Garlic and Herb Oven-Roasted Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat while you prepare the chicken.

2. Prepare the Marinade:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until well blended.

3. Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl or shallow dish. Pour the prepared marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.

4. Add Lemon Zest and Juice:
Zest the lemon, then juice it. Add both the zest and juice to the chicken, turning the pieces to ensure even coverage.

5. Roast the Chicken:
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 35 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. Rest the Chicken:
Once roasted, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to retain its juices.

7. Serve:
Transfer the chicken thighs to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining juices from the pan. Garnish with additional lemon zest if desired. Enjoy with your favorite sides!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT35M
35 minutes

Total Time

- PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Oven roasted chicken
- Garlic chicken
- Easy dinner recipe
- Paprika chicken
- Chicken thighs recipe
- Lemon chicken
- Herb roasted chicken
- Juicy chicken thighs
- Healthy dinner
- Garlic lemon chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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