Crispy Roasted Lemon Chicken Thighs
(from Joanna’s recipe box)
Great Pesach entry
Source: http://www.alwaysorderdessert.com/2013/12/crispy-roasted-lemon-chicken-thighs.html
Prep time: 80 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup olive, grapeseed, or other vegetable oil
- Juice and zest of 2 large lemons + 1 additional lemon thinly sliced, for garnish
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- kosher salt and black pepper
- For garnish:
- 1 bunch rosemary, cut into 4-inch pieces (optional)
Directions
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Pat chicken thighs very dry, then place in bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, and mustard.
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Pour over chicken and season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and red chile flakes.
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Cover and marinate in fridge at least one hour.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Arrange chicken, skin side up in a roasting pan.
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Tuck in slices of lemon and rosemary sprigs (if using).
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Roast uncovered 40 minutes, or until skin is golden and crispy and chicken is cooked through.