EASY LOAF PAN CHICKEN

1h 10m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs to a large bowl.
  2. 2Process 1 medium yellow onion in a food processor and add it to the chicken.
  3. 3Add the juice of 1 large lemon, 3 tbsp tomato paste, and 2 tbsp plain or greek yogurt.
  4. 4Add 3-4 pinches of salt, fresh cracked pepper, 1.5 tbsp thyme, 1.5 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp urfa pepper (or substitute).
  5. 5Mix well and marinate for 2-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 425F. Let the marinated chicken come to room temperature (about 30 mins).
  7. 7Pack the chicken tightly into a loaf pan and bake for 50 mins.
  8. 8Remove from oven, tilt the pan to remove excess juices, and pour juices over the chicken. Set aside juices for soups.
  9. 9Flip the loaf pan onto a cutting board and cut the chicken into thin slices or strips.
  10. 10Serve as desired.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 large lemon
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp plain or greek yogurt
  • 3 pinches salt
  • 4 pinches fresh cracked pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp thyme
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp urfa pepper (or Aleppo pepper or any other chili flakes)

Equipment

large bowlfood processorloaf pancutting boardknife