Oven-Roasted Lemon Paprika Chicken

Ingredients

- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Whisk the ingredients together until well blended, creating a thick marinade.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least PT1H (1 hour) or up to PT8H (overnight) for deeper flavor infusion.

3. Prep for Roasting:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Arrange the lemon slices in a single layer in a large baking dish.

4. Roast the Chicken:
- Place the marinated chicken thighs on top of the lemon slices, skin side up.
- Pour any remaining marinade over the chicken in the dish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for PT45M (45 minutes), or until the chicken skin is golden brown and crispy, and a meat thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.

5. Rest and Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for PT5M (5 minutes) to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time: PT1H
1 hour (includes marinating time)

Cooking Time: PT45M
45 minutes

Total Time

PT1H45M
1 hour 45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Oven-roasted chicken
- Lemon chicken
- Paprika chicken
- Garlic chicken
- Chicken dinner recipe
- Easy chicken recipe
- Roasted chicken
- Crispy chicken skin
- Mediterranean chicken
- Flavorful chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1020 calories

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