Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs
a dinner recipe
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Crispy, tender chicken thighs seasoned with Sicilian Citrus Italian seasoning, marinated, and cooked to perfection. Follow this simple step-by-step recipe for the best chicken thighs you'll ever have.
TIME (ACTIVE) | 45 M
TIME (INACTIVE) | 1 H
TOTAL | 1 H 45 M
8 SERVINGS
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
1 LARGE BOWL
1 LARGE BAKING TRAY
1 COOKING OR COOLING RACK
- Dry your bone-in chicken thighs well with a paper towel. Season with Italian seasoning- Sicilian Citrus, Mediterranean salt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well and cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Place the cooling rack on the baking tray. Place chicken thighs on the rack at least 1 inch apart. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken thighs reach 175-180 F.
- Rest the chicken thighs on the cooling rack for 10 minutes. Then serve immediately.
3-4 days
Dry your chicken with a paper towel. Drying the chicken first will help create crispy chicken skin while roasting.
Marinating with salt is the most important step. Doing this even 30 minutes ahead of time will make a huge difference in the flavor and texture of the chicken.
sicilian citrus
blend
A vibrant twist on classic Italian Seasoning, this blend adds refreshing citrus notes to traditional herbs, perfect for enhancing seafood, poultry, and vegetables.
1 oz - JAR$5
1 oz - REFILL$4
4 oz - REFILL$10
coarse grain
Clean, crisp salinity in moderate grains. Ideal for finishing dishes or grinding.
0.5 oz - PORTION$0.50
4 oz - JAR$3
4 oz - REFILL$2
16 oz - REFILL$7