Smoky Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
A quick and flavorful recipe for savory chicken thighs marinated in lemon and smoked paprika, served with a creamy scallion sauce.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 900 g Chicken thighs About 6 medium thighs, skin-on recommended for crisp texture.
- 30 ml Lemon juice About 2 tbsp.
- 8 g Smoked paprika 1 tbsp.
- 30 ml Olive oil About 2 tbsp.
- 4 g Garlic powder 1 tsp.
- 2 g Dried herbs 1 tsp mixed oregano/thyme.
- 120 g Sour cream or Greek yogurt For the creamy sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Set oven and place rack in center for even heat.
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper to create the marinade. Whisk until combined.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, massaging under the skin if using skin-on thighs.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cooking
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
- For the creamy scallion sauce, mix chopped scallions with sour cream or Greek yogurt, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the chicken thighs with the creamy sauce on the side. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Resting the chicken for 5 minutes improves juiciness and makes plating cleaner. Store leftovers properly to enjoy multiple meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgSugar: 1g
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