Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic

Roasted Chicken Thighs with Garlic

Tender, caramelized chicken thighs infused with aromatic garlic, lemon, and warm spices in this classic Middle Eastern comfort dish.

⏱ 50 minServes 4Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
  • 12 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Pat chicken thighs dry and arrange skin-side up in a large roasting pan with sliced onions.
  4. 4Rub the garlic-spice mixture generously over the chicken thighs.
  5. 5Pour chicken broth around the chicken (not over it) and roast for 35-40 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. 6Serve hot with pan juices drizzled over the chicken, accompanied by rice or flatbread.

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