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Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs

Delicious Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs marinated with garlic, spices, and lemon, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking tray
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 lb skinless chicken thighs about 4 pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes add more for more spicy
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest around half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried whole chili loosely chopped, fresh for less heat
  • coarse sea salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place all the ingredients into an oven-safe baking tray. Mix well so the chicken is evenly coated with spices, and then cover with some kitchen wrap.
  • Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Cooking

  • Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C.

Serving

  • Season to taste with some salt. If you want your chicken spicier, add a light dusting of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked chicken, chicken marinade, chicken thighs, Easy Chicken Recipe, Mediterranean chicken, Spicy Chicken
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