Roasted Chicken & Mediterranean Avocado Salsa

40 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 4-5 chicken thighs to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 4-5 chicken thighs to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 4-5 chicken thighs to a bowl.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp tomato paste, the juice and zest of the largest lemon you can find, 1.5 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder. Give this a really good mix, then add 3/4 of it to the chicken and coat evenly. Reserve the remaining 1/4 to brush on the chicken later.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp tomato paste, the juice and zest of the largest lemon you can find, 1.5 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder. Give this a really good mix, then add 3/4 of it to the chicken and coat evenly. Reserve the remaining 1/4 to brush on the chicken later.
  6. 6In a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp tomato paste, the juice and zest of the largest lemon you can find, 1.5 tbsp oregano, 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder. Give this a really good mix, then add 3/4 of it to the chicken and coat evenly. Reserve the remaining 1/4 to brush on the chicken later.
  7. 7Mix well, then let the chicken sit and come up to room temp for at least 1 hour, or ideally, marinate for 2-6 hours.
  8. 8Mix well, then let the chicken sit and come up to room temp for at least 1 hour, or ideally, marinate for 2-6 hours.
  9. 9Mix well, then let the chicken sit and come up to room temp for at least 1 hour, or ideally, marinate for 2-6 hours.
  10. 10Place the chicken on an oven rack and pop the chicken into the oven at 410F for 30 minutes. At 30 mins, remove the chicken, brush with the remaining mixture, and put back in the oven for 4-5 mins. You can also airfry the chicken.
  11. 11Place the chicken on an oven rack and pop the chicken into the oven at 410F for 30 minutes. At 30 mins, remove the chicken, brush with the remaining mixture, and put back in the oven for 4-5 mins. You can also airfry the chicken.
  12. 12Place the chicken on an oven rack and pop the chicken into the oven at 410F for 30 minutes. At 30 mins, remove the chicken, brush with the remaining mixture, and put back in the oven for 4-5 mins. You can also airfry the chicken.
  13. 13While the chicken is going, make a simple but incredible avocado salad. Cube up 1 avocado, finely dice a handful of fresh mint (about 2 tbsp), add the zest and juice of half a lemon, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of Aleppo pepper flakes.
  14. 14While the chicken is going, make a simple but incredible avocado salad. Cube up 1 avocado, finely dice a handful of fresh mint (about 2 tbsp), add the zest and juice of half a lemon, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of Aleppo pepper flakes.
  15. 15While the chicken is going, make a simple but incredible avocado salad. Cube up 1 avocado, finely dice a handful of fresh mint (about 2 tbsp), add the zest and juice of half a lemon, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tsp of Aleppo pepper flakes.
  16. 16When the chicken is done, plate it up with some of the avocado salad, and enjoy. You can also add your favorite kind of base (rice, quinoa, or if you’re lowcarb, my high protein lowcarb @kaizenfoodco rice), to make this more substantial, or have it with roasted potatoes or veggies.
  17. 17When the chicken is done, plate it up with some of the avocado salad, and enjoy. You can also add your favorite kind of base (rice, quinoa, or if you’re lowcarb, my high protein lowcarb @kaizenfoodco rice), to make this more substantial, or have it with roasted potatoes or veggies.
  18. 18When the chicken is done, plate it up with some of the avocado salad, and enjoy. You can also add your favorite kind of base (rice, quinoa, or if you’re lowcarb, my high protein lowcarb @kaizenfoodco rice), to make this more substantial, or have it with roasted potatoes or veggies.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 lemon
  • 1.5 tbsp oregano
  • 1.5 tbsp oregano
  • 1.5 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp Aleppo chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 avocado
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes

Equipment

bowlgraterspoonoven or air fryerknifeoven rack