Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs (Easy to Make, One-Pot Recipe)
Spicy Mediterranean Chicken Thighs is the perfect recipe when you are craving some heat and this recipe is sure to satisfy! Juicy chicken thighs baked to perfection and marinated in a blend of Mediterranean spices and your choice of pepper to spice things up. This recipe is very easy to make and can be whipped up in one pan!
Equipment
- 1 oven-safe baking tray
- Microplane (for zesting the lemon)
- Kitchen wrap
- Cutting board and sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 500g skinless chicken thighs (4 pieces)
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes add more for more spicy
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest around half a lemon
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon worth of loosely chopped dried whole chili or fresh for less heat
- Coarse sea salt to taste
Instructions
Step 1 - Marinate chicken thighs
- Place all the ingredients into an oven-safe baking tray. Mix well so the chicken is evenly coated with spices, and then cover with some kitchen wrap.1 lb. 500g skinless chicken thighs (4 pieces), 2 cloves of garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Step 2 - Bake chicken thighs
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F
- Bake for 40 minutes or until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F/74°C (you can use a meat thermometer to check).
Step 3 - Serve
- Season to taste with some salt. If you want your chicken spicier, add a light dusting of cayenne pepper.1 tablespoon worth of loosely chopped dried whole chili, Coarse sea salt
