Juiciest One-Pan Chicken with Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce
Juiciest One-Pan Chicken with Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
For the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped (remove seeds for less spice, if desired)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade. Use your hands to massage the marinade into the chicken, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup, then place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the wire rack, skin-side up. This setup allows for even cooking and helps achieve crispy skin.
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- 6
Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone. The skin should be golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce. In a food processor, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, roughly chopped green onions, roughly chopped jalapeno, olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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- 9
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the hot chicken with a generous dollop of the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Juiciest One-Pan Chicken with Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce
For the Chicken Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 4 garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
For the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeno, roughly chopped (remove seeds for less spice, if desired)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, tomato paste, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade. Use your hands to massage the marinade into the chicken, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator for the best flavor.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easier cleanup, then place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Arrange the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer on the wire rack, skin-side up. This setup allows for even cooking and helps achieve crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the chicken for 30-40 minutes, or until its internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, avoiding the bone. The skin should be golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
While the chicken is baking, prepare the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce. In a food processor, combine the plain Greek yogurt, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, roughly chopped green onions, roughly chopped jalapeno, olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, salt, and pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Blend the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the hot chicken with a generous dollop of the Simple Spicy Everyday Sauce.
⏱️ 5 min