Crispy Turkish-style roast chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. A simple, fragrant spring dinner that only needs 8 ingredients and one pan.

Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 40 minutesTotal time: 1 hourServings: 4 servingsDifficulty: Medium

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Fresh lemon and garden herbs give these Turkish-style roast chicken thighs a bright, aromatic flavor with crackling golden skin. It is an easy, crowd-pleasing main for a spring family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat evenly on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and roast for about 40 minutes, until the skin is golden and crisp and the meat is cooked through.
  4. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

  • The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavor it absorbs; 30 minutes is the minimum, but overnight is even better.
  • Serve with a fresh salad or Turkish-style buttered rice pilaf.

Nutrition Information

Calories: about 350 kcal per serving | Protein: 31 g | Carbs: 2 g | Fat: 23 g

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