Citrus and Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote

Here is an easy recipe that works for a weeknight meal or a casual dinner party. The chicken thighs turn out citrusy and tender, with a crisp skin.

Prep Time15

Active Time1

Total Time1 15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken

Yield: people

Calories: 209kcal

Equipment

No special equipment needed

Materials

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves of minced garlic
2 tbsp sugar
2 lemons one juiced and one sliced
2 oranges one juiced and one sliced
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp dry basil
1/2 tsp sweet paprika (not smoked paprika)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Salt & Pepper to taste
4 bone-in chicken thighs pat dry
1 medium onion thinly sliced
Several springs fresh thyme
Several springs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken
In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, garlic, sugar, lemon juice, orange juice, oregano, basil, thyme, paprika, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper.
Arrange slices of lemon, orange and onion on the bottom of a rimmed 9 x 13 baking dish.
Place thighs skin side up and spread them out evenly in the pan, over the citrus and onion slices.
Pour olive oil mixture all over chicken, turning pieces to coat all sides. (If you marinated the chicken in this mixture, still add it all in).
Arrange slices of lemon, orange and onion around the chicken.
Add sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme on and around the chicken.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked-thru and juices run clear at 165 degrees.
Remove chicken, citrus slices and caramelized onions to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

Video

Notes

Serve with the orange and lemon slices, as well as the caramelized onions. The slice fruit is amazingly tender and very edible. The caramelized onions may even be sweeter than the fruit.

Nutrition